How To Fix 88184 - Unit of measure &1 is not valid for item category &2

88184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 is not valid for item category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88184 - Unit of measure &1 is not valid for item category &2 ?

  The SAP error message 88184, which states "Unit of measure &1 is not valid for item category &2," typically occurs during the processing of a sales document, purchase order, or inventory management transaction. This error indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) specified for a particular item is not valid for the item category being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure entered for the item does not match the allowed units for the specified item category in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The item category may not be properly configured to accept the specified unit of measure.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the correct unit of measure settings for the item category in question.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain item categories may have restrictions on the units of measure that can be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure you are trying to use is