How To Fix BM202 - Internal/commercial/technical unit and dimension are required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Internal/commercial/technical unit and dimension are required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM202 - Internal/commercial/technical unit and dimension are required ?

  The SAP error message BM202 indicates that there is a missing internal, commercial, or technical unit of measure (UoM) and dimension in the context of a business transaction, such as when creating or processing a material document, sales order, or similar activities. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system requires specific unit of measure information to proceed with the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the material master record does not have the required unit of measure defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to missing or incorrect unit of measure assignments.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as incorrect dimensions or units that do not match the expected values.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for units of measure that are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the internal, commercial, and technical units of measure are correctly defined in the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  Ensure that the dimensions are also correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly configured for the material type and the relevant transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  When entering data in the transaction, ensure that you are selecting the correct units of measure from the dropdown lists.
  Double-check any manual entries for typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  If you are using a custom program or enhancement, ensure that it is updated to handle unit of measure requirements correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are working with to understand the requirements for units of measure.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, UoM is a critical aspect of material management, affecting inventory management, sales, and purchasing processes.
  Material Master Views: Different views in the material master (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) may have different requirements for 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 addressing the missing or incorrect unit of measure information, you should be able to resolve the BM202 error and proceed with your transaction.