How To Fix UPS264 - Correction can only be inserted in units of type &1

UPS264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS - ALE Distribution Packet

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Correction can only be inserted in units of type &1

What causes this issue?

You want to copy a correction package from one unit to another unit.
The package type of the source unit and the target unit are different.

System Response

The correction package cannot be copied to the target unit.

How to fix this error?

Copy the correction to a unit with the same package type.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS264 - Correction can only be inserted in units of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message UPS264 "Correction can only be inserted in units of type &1" typically occurs in the context of handling corrections in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with units of measure (UoM) in logistics or inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is trying to insert a correction for a unit of measure that is not compatible with the expected type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to make a correction for a unit of measure that does not match the expected type defined in the system. For example, if the system expects a base unit of measure (like pieces or kilograms) but receives a different type (like boxes or pallets), this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the settings for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
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