How To Fix CMP_NEW107 - New unit of measure &1 not allowed for article &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMP_NEW - Billing: Complaint Management

• Message number: 107

• Message text: New unit of measure &1 not allowed for article &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMP_NEW107 - New unit of measure &1 not allowed for article &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMP_NEW107 indicates that a new unit of measure (UoM) is not allowed for a specific article (material). This error typically arises in the context of material management or inventory management when trying to create or modify a material master record or when performing transactions that involve units of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the unit of measure table or incorrect settings in the material master.
  Unit of Measure Group: The article may be assigned to a unit of measure group that does not include the new unit of measure you are trying to use.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on which units of measure can be used.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its associated units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMU1 (or OMU2 for changes) to check the configuration of the unit of measure.
  Ensure that the new unit of measure is defined and correctly assigned to the relevant unit of measure group.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record for the article in question.
  Check the "Units of Measure" view to see if the new unit of measure is listed. If not, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Update Unit of Measure Group:
  
  If the unit of measure is not part of the unit of measure group assigned to the material, you may need to update the unit of measure group to include the new unit.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the material type associated with the article to ensure that it allows the use of the new unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on unit of measure configurations and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Groups: These are used to define which units of measure can be used for specific materials. Each material can be assigned to a unit of measure group that specifies valid units.
  Material Master Record: This is a central repository of information related to materials, including descriptions, units of measure, and other relevant data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMP_NEW107 error and successfully use the desired unit of measure for the specified article.