How To Fix V7073 - Alternative unit of measure & is the same as base unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V7 - R/2-R/3 Link

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Alternative unit of measure & is the same as base unit of measure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V7073 - Alternative unit of measure & is the same as base unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message V7073 indicates that there is a conflict between the alternative unit of measure and the base unit of measure for a material. Specifically, it means that the alternative unit of measure you are trying to use is the same as the base unit of measure, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The alternative unit of measure has been incorrectly set to be the same as the base unit of measure in the material master data.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of material data, the user may have mistakenly entered the same value for both the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the unit of measure settings in the material master. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to access the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check Units of Measure:
  
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" view (depending on where the alternative unit of measure is defined).
  Look for the fields related to the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Correct the Alternative Unit of Measure:
  
  If the alternative unit of measure is the same as the base unit of measure, change it to a different unit that is appropriate for your business needs.
  Ensure that the alternative unit of measure is valid and defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Ensure that the units of measure are properly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on units of measure and material master data management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V7073 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured.