How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT845 - Entered unit & is not valid for the item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 845

• Message text: Entered unit & is not valid for the item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT845 - Entered unit & is not valid for the item &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT845 Entered unit & is not valid for the item &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with materials or inventory management. This error indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) you are trying to use for a specific item is not valid or not defined for that item in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you entered does not match any of the units defined for the material in the material master record.
  Material Master Configuration: The material may not have the required unit of measure set up in its master data.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where the unit of measure is critical, such as during goods movements, inventory counts, or when creating purchase orders.
  Unit of Measure Conversion: If there are conversion factors defined, the system may not be able to convert the entered unit to the base unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed.
  If the unit is not listed, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add or Modify Units of Measure:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can add the required unit of measure in the material master using transaction code MM02.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined and that any necessary conversion factors are set up.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Verify that the item you are working with is appropriate for the unit of measure you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to understand the requirements for units of measure.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, each material can have multiple units of measure defined, including base unit, purchase unit, sales unit, etc.
  Material Master Views: Different views in the material master (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) contain different information about the material, including units of measure.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.