How To Fix SCM_MD_R3_PI026 - Alternative UoM &1 must not be defined as parallel UoM alternative

SCM_MD_R3_PI026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCM_MD_R3_PI - SCM Master Data in Plug-In

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Alternative UoM &1 must not be defined as parallel UoM alternative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCM_MD_R3_PI026 - Alternative UoM &1 must not be defined as parallel UoM alternative ?

  The SAP error message SCM_MD_R3_PI026 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of alternative units of measure (UoM) in the system. Specifically, it states that the alternative unit of measure (UoM) defined for a material must not be set as a parallel UoM alternative. 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative unit of measure for a material is incorrectly configured in the material master data. The system expects that certain units of measure should not be defined as parallel UoM alternatives.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the way units of measure are defined or used across different materials or in different contexts (e.g., purchasing, sales, inventory).
  Business Rules Violation: The business rules or settings in the system may dictate that certain units of measure cannot coexist as parallel alternatives.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for