How To Fix VK301 - Units of measure differ in the condition record and in the statistics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Units of measure differ in the condition record and in the statistics

What causes this issue?

For rebate settlement, you attempted to settle a rebate condition which
was defined on the basis of the unit of measure. The unit of measure in
the condition record differs from the unit of measure in the statistics
record. It is therefore impossible to determine the rebate value.

System Response

This inconsistency was caused by a system error during the maintenance
of the rebate conditions.

How to fix this error?

It is necessary to recreate the statistics for the rebate. (Customizing
Rebate -> Tools). If the error still occurs, contact your SAP
consultant or the SAP Hotline Service.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK301 - Units of measure differ in the condition record and in the statistics ?

  The SAP error message VK301 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the units of measure (UoM) defined in the condition record and those used in the statistics for a pricing condition. This typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales documents where the system expects consistent units of measure for calculations and comparisons.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that the unit of measure defined in the condition record (e.g., pricing conditions) does not match the unit of measure used in the sales document or the statistics.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the condition types or pricing procedures are configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or updating condition records or sales documents can lead to mismatched units of measure.
  Changes in Master Data: If the material master or customer master data has been changed (e.g., changing the UoM), it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) and check the condition records for the relevant pricing condition. Ensure that the unit of measure is correct and matches the expected UoM.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document:
  
  Check the sales document (e.g., sales order, quotation) using transaction code VA03 (Display Sales Order) to ensure that the unit of measure used in the document matches the one in the condition record.
  
  
  
  Update Condition Records:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to update the condition records using transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to ensure that the UoM is consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the material master (transaction code MM03) and customer master (transaction code XD03 or VD03) to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the pricing procedure and condition type settings to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate Sales Document:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to recreate the sales document after correcting the condition records to ensure that the new UoM is applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11, VK12, VK13: For creating, changing, and displaying condition records.
  VA03: For displaying sales orders.
  MM03: For displaying material master data.
  XD03/VD03: For displaying customer master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the VK301 error in SAP.