How To Fix TPM_TRCO_CTY161 - UoM &1 of commodity &2 is not compatible with UoM &3 of &4

TPM_TRCO_CTY161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRCO_CTY - Message class for Commodity master data

• Message number: 161

• Message text: UoM &1 of commodity &2 is not compatible with UoM &3 of &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRCO_CTY161 - UoM &1 of commodity &2 is not compatible with UoM &3 of &4 ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRCO_CTY161 indicates that there is a unit of measure (UoM) compatibility issue in a transaction related to commodities. Specifically, the error message states that the UoM of a commodity (denoted as &2) is not compatible with the UoM of another entity (denoted as &4). The placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4 represent specific values related to the error, such as the incompatible UoMs and the commodities or entities involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Units of Measure: The UoM for the commodity being processed does not match the expected UoM for the transaction or the related commodity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the UoMs for commodities are not properly defined or linked.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the transaction could lead to mismatched UoMs.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the commodities may not