How To Fix BM301 - System error: Field for unit does not have three or six characters

BM301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 301

• Message text: System error: Field for unit does not have three or six characters

What causes this issue?

The name for the external unit of measure is not defined in table T006B
or T006C in the specified language.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM301 - System error: Field for unit does not have three or six characters ?

  The SAP error message BM301 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) field in your transaction or data entry. Specifically, the error states that the field for the unit does not have the required length of either three or six characters. This is a common issue when dealing with units of measure in SAP, especially in modules like Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used is either too short (less than three characters) or too long (more than six characters).
  
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system, or the settings for the unit of measure may not align with the expected formats.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect value in the unit of measure field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measure: Verify that the unit of measure