How To Fix 88897 - Unit of measure &1 is not defined for declaration of article &2 "&3"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 is not defined for declaration of article &2 "&3"

What causes this issue?

The material &V2& <ZK>&V3&</> is not created as an article in the sales
unit &V1& in the company code/country &V4& in REA.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create the material as an <DS:TRAN.J7L1>article</> in REA.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88897 - Unit of measure &1 is not defined for declaration of article &2 "&3" ?

  The SAP error message 88897 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific article in the system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined unit of measure for the article in question, which is necessary for various processes such as inventory management, sales, and purchasing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure (UoM) for the article is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The article may not be properly configured in the material master data, leading to the absence of the required UoM.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the UoM settings that have not been reflected in the article's master data.
  Incorrect Article Type: The article type may not support the specified UoM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Unit of Measure:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) or OMN1 (Define Units of Measure) in SAP.
  Check if the UoM is defined. If not, create a new entry for the required UoM.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the article.
  Verify that the UoM is correctly assigned in the Basic Data view and other relevant views (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Update Article Configuration:
  
  If the article is not configured correctly, you may need to update the material master using transaction code MM02 to include the correct UoM.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data. You may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team if there are underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to unit of measure settings and material master data to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  OMN1: Define Units of Measure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88897 and ensure that the unit of measure is properly defined for the specified article.