How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY023 - Delivery quantity not in base unit of measure (&1 &2 &3 &4 )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Delivery quantity not in base unit of measure (&1 &2 &3 &4 )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY023 - Delivery quantity not in base unit of measure (&1 &2 &3 &4 ) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY023 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the delivery quantity and the base unit of measure (UoM) for the items in the delivery. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics execution when the system expects the delivery quantity to be expressed in the base unit of measure, but it is not.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The delivery quantity is specified in a unit of measure that is not the base unit of measure defined for the material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data, particularly in the units of measure section.
  Conversion Factors: If there are conversion factors defined between different units of measure, they may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the delivery or during the picking process can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material. Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly set up.
  Verify that the delivery quantity is being entered in the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Document:
  
  Check the delivery document (transaction code VL03N) to see the quantities and units of measure being used. Ensure that they match the base unit of measure for the items.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantities:
  
  If the delivery quantity is in a different unit of measure, convert it to the base unit of measure before processing the delivery.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure and ensure that they are correctly defined. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Use Conversion Functions:
  
  If necessary, use SAP's conversion functions to convert quantities from one unit of measure to another, ensuring that the delivery quantity aligns with the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the handling of delivery quantities and units of measure.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.