How To Fix BM396 - & is not a unit of volume

BM396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 396

• Message text: & is not a unit of volume

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM396 - & is not a unit of volume ?

  The SAP error message BM396 typically indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction or master data record. Specifically, the error message states that the unit of measure is not recognized as a valid unit of volume. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with materials, inventory management, or sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used in the transaction is not defined as a volume unit in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the correct unit of measure settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration in the SAP system may not include the unit of measure as a valid volume unit.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error or incorrect selection of the unit of measure during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify the unit of measure being used in the transaction.