How To Fix CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS006 - Enter a valid unit of measure for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS - Compliance Message Class

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Enter a valid unit of measure for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS006 - Enter a valid unit of measure for &1 ?

  The SAP error message CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS006 indicates that a valid unit of measure (UoM) has not been entered for a specific material or item in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management, material master data, or during the processing of documents that require a unit of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure for the specified material (represented by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might be incorrectly configured or not set up in the relevant tables.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the unit of measure.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for units of measure that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure is correctly