How To Fix /SCWM/UI_GR053 - The unit of measure is different from the original unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_GR -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: The unit of measure is different from the original unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_GR053 - The unit of measure is different from the original unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_GR053 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction and the original unit of measure defined for the material in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling, particularly when dealing with goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The most common cause is that the unit of measure used in the transaction does not match the unit of measure defined for the material in the material master. For example, if the material is defined in pieces (EA) but the transaction is trying to process it in kilograms (KG), this error will occur.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system regarding the handling of units of measure, such as incorrect settings in the material master or in the warehouse management configuration.
  
  
  Conversion Factors: If there are conversion factors defined between different units of measure, they may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the unit of measure settings in the material master record. Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views for the unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction UoM: Ensure that the unit of measure you are using in your transaction matches the unit of measure defined in the material master. If you need to use a different unit of measure, consider converting the quantity appropriately.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transaction SPRO under the relevant sections for material management and warehouse management.
  
  
  Use Conversion: If you need to work with different units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly set up in the material master. This allows the system to convert between different units of measure seamlessly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct settings or how to resolve the issue, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to handle units of measure correctly in transactions to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.