How To Fix VSMI082 - Unit of measurement &1 does not correspond to sales unit &2

VSMI082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Unit of measurement &1 does not correspond to sales unit &2

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VSMI082 - Details

• The SAP error message VSMI082 indicates that there is a mismatch between the unit of measurement (UoM) specified for a material and the sales unit defined in the system. This error typically occurs during sales order processing, delivery, or when trying to create a sales document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units of Measurement: The unit of measurement used in the sales order or delivery does not match the sales unit defined for the material in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies between the base unit of measure, sales unit, and other related units.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating sales orders or deliveries can lead to incorrect UoM being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the sales data view.
  Verify the sales unit of measure and ensure it matches the unit of measurement being used in the