How To Fix 06482 - Please specify unit of volume

06482 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 482

• Message text: Please specify unit of volume

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06482 - Please specify unit of volume ?

  The SAP error message "06482 - Please specify unit of volume" typically occurs when a user is trying to enter a quantity for a material or product that requires a unit of measure (UoM) for volume, but that unit has not been specified. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating or updating material master records, sales orders, or purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure for volume (e.g., liters, cubic meters) has not been specified in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the relevant transaction settings that do not allow for the proper entry of volume units.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the unit of measure while inputting the quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Unit of Measure: Ensure that you enter a valid unit of measure for volume in