How To Fix 9J093 - Do not enter this unit of measure as it is not an alternative unit for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Do not enter this unit of measure as it is not an alternative unit for &

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure entered is not supported as an alternative unit of
measure for material &V1&.

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?

Enter a valid unit of measure or maintain the alternative unit of
measure you require for this material in the material master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J093 - Do not enter this unit of measure as it is not an alternative unit for & ?

  The SAP error message 9J093 indicates that the unit of measure you are trying to enter is not recognized as an alternative unit for the specified material or item. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are working with materials that have specific unit of measure (UoM) settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use is not defined as an alternative unit for the material in question.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the unit of measure set up correctly. Each material can have a base unit of measure and alternative units of measure defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the use of certain units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to see the defined units of measure.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to enter is listed as an alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Units of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is not defined, you can add it by going to the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" tab and add the required alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for material management and ensure that the units of measure are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on unit of measure settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, each material can have a base unit of measure and alternative units of measure. The base unit is the primary unit used for inventory management, while alternative units can be used for purchasing, sales, and other transactions.
  Material Master Record: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP. It contains various views that define how a material is managed, including its units of measure.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.