How To Fix 8B185 - Enter a unit of measure

8B185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Enter a unit of measure

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure has not been entered.

System Response

It is not possible to process this item.

How to fix this error?

Please enter the unit of measure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B185 - Enter a unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message 8B185: "Enter a unit of measure" typically occurs when a user is trying to create or modify a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or material master) and has not specified a unit of measure for a particular item. This is a common issue in SAP systems where units of measure are required for inventory management, purchasing, and sales processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered a unit of measure in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master may not be properly configured with the necessary units of measure.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked the unit of measure field or entered an invalid value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Unit of Measure: 
  
  Go back to the document where the error occurred and ensure that you enter a valid unit of measure in the designated field. Common units of