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