How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE325 - Product has no alternative units of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Product has no alternative units of measure

What causes this issue?

You want to convert quantities of a product to which no alternative
units of measure have been assigned.

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?

Conversion is not possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE325 - Product has no alternative units of measure ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE325, which states "Product has no alternative units of measure," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation involving a product that does not have alternative units of measure defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating a product in the Material Master or during transactions that require unit conversions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative Units of Measure: The product in question does not have any alternative units of measure defined in the Material Master.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material type or the unit of measure settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: The product may have been created or modified incorrectly, leading to missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Alternative Units of Measure:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" section.
  Add the required alternative units of measure (e.g., pieces, boxes, etc.) and specify the conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for alternative units of measure. This can be checked in the configuration settings (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Attributes of Material Types and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  If the product was recently created or modified, review the data entry process to ensure that all necessary fields were filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing units of measure in the Material Master.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The central repository of information for materials in SAP, where you can manage various attributes, including units of measure.
  Units of Measure: SAP allows for multiple units of measure for a single product, which can be defined in the Material Master.
  Conversion Factors: When defining alternative units of measure, it is essential to specify the conversion factors to ensure accurate calculations during transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE325 and ensure that your product has the necessary alternative units of measure defined in SAP.