How To Fix 61659 - & is not a product unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 659

• Message text: & is not a product unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61659 - & is not a product unit ?

  The SAP error message "61659 & is not a product unit" typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified unit of measure (UoM) as a valid product unit for the material in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use is not defined as a product unit in the material master record.
  
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the material.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the system not recognizing the unit of measure.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where only certain units of measure are allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the unit of measure