How To Fix VTBAPI201 - Actions for unit and ISO unit are different (&1, &2, &3)

VTBAPI201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VTBAPI - Output for Shipment Processing BAPIs

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Actions for unit and ISO unit are different (&1, &2, &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VTBAPI201 - Actions for unit and ISO unit are different (&1, &2, &3) ?

  The SAP error message VTBAPI201 indicates that there is a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) and the ISO unit of measure in a transaction or process. This error typically arises in contexts where unit conversions or comparisons are being made, such as in inventory management, sales orders, or production planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the actions or operations being performed involve different units of measure that are not compatible. For example, if you are trying to process a material that is defined in one unit of measure (e.g., kilograms) but the system expects it to be in another unit (e.g., grams), this mismatch will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VTBAPI201 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master data and verify the units of measure defined for the material in question. Ensure that the base unit of measure