How To Fix V1795 - Unit of measure for item &1 has been copied from item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 795

• Message text: Unit of measure for item &1 has been copied from item &2

What causes this issue?

The system copies the unit of measure for the variant from the generic
article.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1795 - Unit of measure for item &1 has been copied from item &2 ?

  The SAP error message V1795 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific item in a sales document. The message states that the unit of measure for item &1 has been copied from item &2, which may not be appropriate or valid for the context of the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Units of Measure: The unit of measure for the item being processed (item &1) is being copied from another item (item &2), which may not be compatible or appropriate for the sales document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or sales document that are causing the unit of measure to be copied incorrectly.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered data incorrectly, leading to the wrong unit of measure being assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the unit of measure settings in the material master for both items involved. Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and appropriate for the sales process.
  Review Sales Document: Look at the sales document to see if the items are being processed correctly. Ensure that the correct item is being referenced and that the unit of measure is appropriate for the transaction.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to sales and distribution (SD) and materials management (MM) to ensure that units of measure are being handled correctly.
  Manual Override: If the system is incorrectly copying the unit of measure, you may need to manually adjust the unit of measure for the affected item in the sales document.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure in SAP: In SAP, units of measure are critical for inventory management, sales, and purchasing. Each material can have multiple units of measure defined (base unit, sales unit, purchase unit, etc.).
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check material master data or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to review sales documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to unit of measure handling in your version of SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution.