How To Fix 9J706 - You can only enter settl. unit of measure if mat. no. has been entered

9J706 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 706

• Message text: You can only enter settl. unit of measure if mat. no. has been entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J706 - You can only enter settl. unit of measure if mat. no. has been entered ?

  The SAP error message 9J706 indicates that you are trying to enter a settlement unit of measure in a transaction where the material number has not been specified. This error typically occurs in the context of settlement or allocation processes, such as in the context of production orders, internal orders, or project systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a material number to be entered before you can specify a settlement unit of measure. The settlement unit of measure is used to define how quantities are measured for the purpose of settlement, and it is linked to a specific material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you have entered a valid material number before attempting to enter the settlement unit of measure. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Enter Material Number: Make sure to input the material number in the relevant field before trying to enter the settlement unit