How To Fix 0K548 - Quantity field &1 does not have a quantity unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0K - Messages for "General List Modules"

• Message number: 548

• Message text: Quantity field &1 does not have a quantity unit

What causes this issue?

The quantity has no unit of measure assigned to it.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In the field catalog, maintain either the field QFIELDNAME or the field
QUANTITY for the field &1 of your internal table.
The field QFIELDNAME of the field catalog should be assigned the value
of a field in your internal table which contains the unit of measure
for the row.
Example:
data: begin of itab occurs 0,
quantity type de_quan,
my_unit type de_unit,
end of itab.
lt_fcat-fieldname = 'QUANTITY'.
lt_fcat-qfieldname = 'MY_UNIT'.
You can directly enter the unit of measure in the field QUANTITY of the
field catalog. This unit of measure is then valid for all rows.
Example:
lt_fcat-quantity = 'ST'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K548 - Quantity field &1 does not have a quantity unit ?

  The SAP error message 0K548 indicates that there is an issue with a quantity field in your transaction or process. Specifically, it states that the quantity field does not have an associated quantity unit. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Quantity Unit: The quantity field is not linked to a valid unit of measure (UoM). This can happen if the unit of measure is not defined in the material master or if it is not specified in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the transaction type may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a quantity unit.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in data entry where the quantity is entered without specifying the unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined for the material in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  If the unit of measure is missing, you may need to update the material master (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., purchase order, sales order).
  Ensure that the quantity field is populated and that a valid unit of measure is specified.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., MM, SD) to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and linked to the materials and transactions.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the SAP documentation for specific configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to data entry, ensure that users are trained to enter both the quantity and the corresponding unit of measure correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, each material can have multiple units of measure defined (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters). It is essential to ensure that the correct UoM is used in transactions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further troubleshooting.