How To Fix VSMI085 - Unit of Measurements &1 and &2 are not equal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Unit of Measurements &1 and &2 are not equal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSMI085 - Unit of Measurements &1 and &2 are not equal ?

  The SAP error message VSMI085 indicates that there is a mismatch between the units of measurement (UoM) for a material in a transaction. This typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, production, or sales where different units of measurement are being used for the same material.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the unit of measurement specified in the transaction does not match the unit of measurement defined in the material master for that particular material. This can happen in various situations, such as:
  
  Different UoM in Material Master: The material master may have a base unit of measure that is different from the unit of measure being used in the transaction.
  Conversion Issues: If there are conversion factors defined between different units of measure, they may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for units of measure in the system may not be aligned with the business processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSMI085 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use in the transaction is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction you are trying to execute (e.g., goods movement, sales order, etc.) and ensure that the unit of measure matches the one defined in the material master.
  If you are using a different unit of measure, ensure that it is valid and that the conversion factors are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Adjust Conversion Factors:
  
  If necessary, adjust the conversion factors in the material master to ensure that the system can convert between different units of measure correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to units of measure in the system. This may involve checking the configuration in the relevant modules (e.g., MM, SD).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C - Goods Movement transactions
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on units of measure and material master data management.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect unit of measure handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VSMI085 error in SAP.