How To Fix /SPE/RET130 - Base unit of measure of request (&1) and approval (&2) do no match

/SPE/RET130 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/RET -

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Base unit of measure of request (&1) and approval (&2) do no match

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/SPE/RET130 - Details

• The SAP error message /SPE/RET130 indicates that there is a mismatch between the base unit of measure for a request and the approval in the context of SAP's Supplier Evaluation or similar processes. This error typically arises in scenarios where materials or products are being evaluated or processed, and the units of measure do not align.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the base unit of measure defined for the request (e.g., a purchase order or a material request) does not match the base unit of measure defined for the approval (e.g., a supplier's offer or a contract).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or in the settings for the specific transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to discrepancies in the units of measure.
  Different Material Types: If the request and approval pertain to different material types