How To Fix BM018 - Specify at least 1 unit

BM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Specify at least 1 unit

What causes this issue?

No unit was included. Conversion or determination of conversion factors
is therefore not possible.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM018 - Specify at least 1 unit ?

  The SAP error message BM018 ("Specify at least 1 unit") typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specifying a unit of measure, but none has been provided. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating or updating material master records, purchase orders, or inventory counts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the user has not specified a unit of measure in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that requires a unit of measure for certain transactions, and this requirement is not being met.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked the unit of measure field or entered an invalid value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Unit of Measure: Ensure that you enter a valid unit of measure in the required field. This could be a standard unit like "EA" (each),