How To Fix RSM422 - Target unit and source unit for key figure & are different

RSM422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Target unit and source unit for key figure & are different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM422 - Target unit and source unit for key figure & are different ?

  The SAP error message RSM422 indicates that there is a mismatch between the target unit and the source unit for a key figure in a data transfer process, typically in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error usually occurs during data loading or transformation processes when the system expects the units of measure to be consistent but finds discrepancies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit Mismatch: The source data and target data are using different units of measure. For example, the source might be in kilograms while the target expects grams.
  
  Configuration Issues: The InfoObjects or key figures may not be properly configured to handle unit conversions.
  Data Source Issues: The data source might be providing data in a different unit than what is expected in the target InfoProvider.
  Transformation Rules: The transformation rules defined in the data flow may not account for unit conversions or may be incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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