How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC002 - Enter an order unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC - Manage Info Records Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter an order unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC002 - Enter an order unit ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC002 with the description "Enter an order unit" typically occurs in the context of purchasing and inventory management when a user is trying to create or process an information record or a purchase order without specifying the order unit.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects an order unit to be specified for a material or service in the purchasing document, but it is missing. The order unit is essential for determining how the material is ordered, received, and managed in inventory.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Ensure that the order unit is defined for the material in the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing view).
  If the order unit is missing, you can update the material master by using Transaction Code: MM02.
  
  
  
  Check the Info Record:
  
  If you are working with an info record (Transaction Code: ME11 or ME12), ensure that the order unit is specified in the info record for the vendor and material combination.
  If it is missing, you can create or update the info record to include the order unit.
  
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order:
  
  If you are creating a purchase order, ensure that you have entered the order unit in the relevant field.
  If you are copying from an existing document, verify that the source document has the order unit specified.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the purchasing module to ensure that the order unit is correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies in the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling purchasing documents and info records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials, info records, and purchase orders.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.