How To Fix /BEV1/LU143 - Calculation incomplete: Alternative unit of measure for mat. & is missing

/BEV1/LU143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV1/LU -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Calculation incomplete: Alternative unit of measure for mat. & is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV1/LU143 - Calculation incomplete: Alternative unit of measure for mat. & is missing ?

  The SAP error message /BEV1/LU143 Calculation incomplete: Alternative unit of measure for mat. & is missing typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with materials that have alternative units of measure defined in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to complete a calculation because it cannot find the necessary alternative unit of measure for a specific material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have an alternative unit of measure defined in the material master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the unit of measure settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records, particularly in the units of measure section.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the