/CWM/MM003 - Order price unit of measure & unequal to valuation unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MM -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Order price unit of measure & unequal to valuation unit of measure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MM003 - Order price unit of measure & unequal to valuation unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MM003 Order price unit of measure & unequal to valuation unit of measure & typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory valuation. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the unit of measure used for pricing in the order and the unit of measure used for valuation in the material master.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The unit of measure specified in the purchase order or sales order does not match the unit of measure defined in the material master for valuation purposes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the purchasing info record that lead to this mismatch.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors when creating the order or material master data can lead to discrepancies in units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material. Ensure that the valuation unit of measure is correctly set up.
  Verify the "Base Unit of Measure" and "Alternative Units of Measure" to ensure they are consistent with the pricing unit.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order or Sales Order:
  
  Check the purchase order or sales order (transaction code ME23N for purchase orders) to see what unit of measure is being used for pricing.
  Ensure that the unit of measure in the order matches the valuation unit of measure in the material master.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the material management module to ensure that the units of measure are aligned correctly.
  This may involve checking the settings in the purchasing info record or the material type configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling unit of measure issues in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in creating orders and managing material master data are trained on the importance of maintaining consistent units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for units of measure in SAP, which can be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Materials Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.