How To Fix 6R059 - Unit of measure does not exist for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6R - Messages for Retail MRP

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Unit of measure does not exist for this material

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Enter a unit of measure that is assigned for the material or maintain
the desired unit of measure in the material master data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6R059 - Unit of measure does not exist for this material ?

  The SAP error message 6R059: "Unit of measure does not exist for this material" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation involving a material that does not have a defined unit of measure (UoM) in the system. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating a purchase order, sales order, or inventory management activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The material master record for the specific material does not have a unit of measure defined.
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The unit of measure might be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the material.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for units of measure that are not met.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the UoM table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that the unit of measure is defined.
  If the UoM is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure:
  
  If the UoM does not exist, you can define it in the system using transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure).
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Check if the material type has specific settings that restrict the use of certain units of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to check for any underlying configuration issues or data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 6R059 in SAP.