How To Fix XU057 - Quantity in base Un is re-calculated --> long text

XU057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XU - Messages for Quantity Conversion at Batch Level (Steel-AI)

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Quantity in base Un is re-calculated --> long text

What causes this issue?

You have entered quantities in alternative units of measure and base
units of measure for a material that is managed in product quantities.

System Response

The quantity in base units of measure is calculated from the quantity
in alternative units of measure.

How to fix this error?

By entering a quantity in one unit of measure, you can have it
calculated in the other unit of measure.
By choosing Change header net quantity..., you can enter quantities
both in product units and in base units of measure. This means that you
can change the conversion factor of the production order in the
material master record.
This changed conversion factor between product units and base units of
measure can be used to determine the conversion factor of the batch
produced when goods are received for a production order.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XU057 - Quantity in base Un is re-calculated --> long text ?

  The SAP error message XU057, which states "Quantity in base Un is re-calculated," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when there is a discrepancy in the quantity of materials being processed. This error can arise during various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory counts, or when working with batch management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Issues: The error often indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the unit of measure being used for the material. For example, if the system expects a certain base unit of measure but receives a different one, it may trigger this error.
  
  
  Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors between different units of measure are not correctly defined or if there are changes in the master data that affect how quantities are calculated, this can lead to recalculation errors.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the material master data, such as incorrect settings for the