How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_DEP111 - Inconsistent unit of measurement (&3) for product &1 in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_DEP -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Inconsistent unit of measurement (&3) for product &1 in location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_DEP111 - Inconsistent unit of measurement (&3) for product &1 in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_DEP111 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the unit of measurement (UoM) for a specific product at a given location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a mismatch between the expected unit of measurement and the actual unit of measurement defined for the product in the location.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent UoM Definition: The product may have different units of measurement defined in different master data records (e.g., product master, location master).
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the UoM settings, inconsistencies may arise.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the APO settings or in the integration with the ERP system can lead to this error.
  Master Data Maintenance: Changes in the product master data or location master data that have not been properly synchronized can cause this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data: 
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP system and verify the unit of measurement settings for the product in question.
  Ensure that the UoM is consistent across all relevant views (e.g., basic data, sales data, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Review the location master data for the specific location mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the UoM defined for the product at that location matches the UoM defined in the product master.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Data:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the UoM or if data was migrated, ensure that all relevant data is synchronized across the system.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP1 to check and maintain the product-location relationships.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the UoM settings are correctly defined.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP1 - Product Location Data
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Unit of Measurement Configuration: Review the configuration settings for units of measurement in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the /SAPAPO/SDP_DEP111 error message.