How To Fix CM_EHHSS_HSI023 - Substance '&1': Unit of measure of holdup is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_HSI - HSI: Message class

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Substance '&1': Unit of measure of holdup is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_HSI023 - Substance '&1': Unit of measure of holdup is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_HSI023 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a substance in the context of the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) module. Specifically, it suggests that the unit of measure for the holdup of the specified substance is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure assigned to the substance may not be defined in the system or may not be compatible with the expected units for holdup.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or substance data where the unit of measure is not correctly set up.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typographical error or incorrect data entry when defining the substance or its properties.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substance Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the substance definition in the SAP system.
  Verify that the unit of measure for holdup is correctly defined and is a valid UoM in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for units of measure in SAP (transaction code OME1 or similar).
  Ensure that the unit of measure used for the substance is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the unit of measure is incorrect, update it to a valid one.
  Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly in the substance master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid units of measure for substances in the HSE context.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to perform the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to the HSE module for best practices in managing substances and their properties.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EHHSS_HSI023 and ensure that the unit of measure for the substance is valid.