How To Fix 88159 - Enter the unit of measure for no. of pieces in portion packaging

88159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Enter the unit of measure for no. of pieces in portion packaging

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88159 - Enter the unit of measure for no. of pieces in portion packaging ?

  The SAP error message 88159, "Enter the unit of measure for no. of pieces in portion packaging," typically occurs in the context of managing materials and packaging in SAP, particularly when dealing with portioned items or products that are sold in specific quantities.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a material master record, particularly in the context of packaging specifications. The system requires you to specify a unit of measure (UoM) for the number of pieces in the portion packaging, but it has not been provided. This is essential for SAP to understand how the product is packaged and sold.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you enter the required unit of measure for the number of pieces in the portion packaging. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master: Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material)