How To Fix TBA1149 - Contract size UoM does not match commodity UoM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TBA1 - Messages for Treasury Basis Objects

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Contract size UoM does not match commodity UoM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TBA1149 - Contract size UoM does not match commodity UoM ?

  The SAP error message TBA1149, which states "Contract size UoM does not match commodity UoM," typically occurs in the context of commodity trading and contract management within SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) defined for a contract and the unit of measure defined for the commodity associated with that contract.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in UoM: The unit of measure specified in the contract does not align with the unit of measure defined for the commodity in the system. For example, if the contract is set up in kilograms but the commodity is defined in tons, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the commodity or contract types in SAP.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying contracts or commodities can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract UoM: Review the unit of measure defined in the contract. Ensure that it matches the unit of measure defined for the commodity.
  
  Navigate to the contract in question and check the UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Check Commodity UoM: Verify the unit of measure for the commodity in the system.
  
  Go to the commodity master data and confirm the UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust UoM: If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust either the contract or the commodity UoM to ensure they are consistent.
  
  If the contract needs to be changed, you can edit the contract to reflect the correct UoM.
  If the commodity UoM needs to be changed, you may need to update the commodity master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for commodities and contracts are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the contract creation or modification process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing commodities and contracts, including UoM settings.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  COTR: For managing contracts.
  COTR1: For creating contracts.
  COTR2: For changing contracts.
  COTR3: For displaying contracts.
  
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect UoM handling.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TBA1149 error in SAP.