How To Fix 3E053 - There is no unit of measure setup for & in table T511

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 053

• Message text: There is no unit of measure setup for & in table T511

What causes this issue?

In the <LS>Wage Type Characteristics</> view (V_T511), a rate for the
wage type has been entered but the unit of measurement has not been
entered.

System Response

The unit of measurement field is used as a basis for calculations.
Since this is missing, the system cannot calculate termination
payments.

How to fix this error?

Enter the time unit/measurement for the wage type in the V_T511 view.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E053 - There is no unit of measure setup for & in table T511 ?

  The SAP error message 3E053 indicates that there is no unit of measure (UoM) set up for a specific material or object in the table T511. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a unit of measure that has not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure for the specified material or object is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary UoM data maintained.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the UoM settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the UoM is missing, you can add it by going to transaction MM02 (Change Material) and updating the relevant views to include the necessary unit of measure.
  Ensure that the UoM is defined in the "Units of Measure" tab.
  
  
  
  Check Table T511:
  
  You can check the contents of table T511 to see if the UoM is defined for the specific material. You can use transaction SE16N to view the table.
  If the UoM is not present, you may need to add it or correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration, check the settings for units of measure in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the UoM is properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on unit of measure setup and related configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T511: This table contains the definitions of units of measure in SAP. It is essential for various modules, including MM (Materials Management) and PP (Production Planning).
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative unit) and how they relate to each other.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management or production planning.