Fixing "Base Unit and Alternate Unit Are the Same" Error in Tally

Exception Error Name

• Error Message: ❌ "Base Unit and Alternate Unit are the same"
• This error occurs when creating a Stock Item in Tally, where both Base Unit and Alternate Unit are set as the same.

Reason for the Error

• As shown in the image, both Base Unit and Alternate Unit are the same, which causes the error.

Solution 💡

• Alter the Alternate Unit type and save the changes.

Notes 📝

• In most cases, altering the Alternate Unit resolves the issue.
• If you fix the error directly from the Exception List in Suvit, there’s no need to resend data.
• If you delete the error and fix it manually in Tally, follow these steps:
  • Go to Gateway of Tally → Alter → Stock Item
  • Select the affected Stock Item and make the necessary changes
  • Go to Suvit and resend the Failed Data