How To Fix WB2B2125 - Item UoM &1 shall be changed to &2.Adjust the convers. factors.Item &3|&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Item UoM &1 shall be changed to &2.Adjust the convers. factors.Item &3|&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2125 - Item UoM &1 shall be changed to &2.Adjust the convers. factors.Item &3|&4 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2125 indicates an issue related to the unit of measure (UoM) conversion factors for a specific item in the system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the unit of measure settings for a material or product in the SAP system, particularly in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The error suggests that the system is trying to convert an item from one unit of measure (UoM) to another, but the conversion factors defined in the system are not consistent or are missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how units of measure are defined and converted.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the material master, such as incorrect UoM settings or conversion factors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected item (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the UoM settings in the Basic Data and Sales Org. views.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors:
  
  Check the conversion factors between the different units of measure. This can be done in the material master under the "Units of Measure" tab.
  Make sure that the conversion factors are correctly defined and that they make sense mathematically (e.g., 1 box = 10 pieces).
  
  
  
  Adjust UoM Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the UoM settings to ensure that the system can correctly convert between the specified units.
  If you need to change the UoM for a transaction, ensure that the new UoM is valid and has the appropriate conversion factors set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up units of measure and conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order (to test UoM in purchasing)
  VA01: Create Sales Order (to test UoM in sales)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling UoM errors.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B2125 error and ensure that the unit of measure settings for the affected item are correctly configured.