How To Fix 3L381 - Number not necessary unit of time/measurement obligatory

3L381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Number not necessary unit of time/measurement obligatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L381 - Number not necessary unit of time/measurement obligatory ?

  The SAP error message 3L381 indicates that a number is not necessary for a unit of time or measurement, but it is required in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in scenarios where a measurement unit is expected, but the system is not receiving the necessary numeric value associated with that unit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Numeric Value: The most common cause is that a numeric value has not been entered where it is required. For example, if you are trying to enter a quantity or a duration, and you leave the numeric field blank, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the unit of measure is set up incorrectly, leading to the system expecting a numeric value.
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, the error can be due to a simple data entry mistake, such as entering a non-numeric character