How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD140 - Units of measure mismatch

/STTPEC/MC_MD140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Units of measure mismatch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD140 - Units of measure mismatch ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD140 Units of measure mismatch typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when there is a discrepancy between the units of measure (UoM) defined for a material in different contexts, such as in the material master data, purchase orders, or inventory records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Units of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure defined in the material master does not match the unit of measure used in the transaction (e.g., purchase order, goods receipt).
  Conversion Issues: If there are conversion factors defined between different units of measure, they may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material types or the settings in the SAP system that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or processing documents can also lead to mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the