How To Fix CMS_SHP008 - Enter volume with a unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_SHP - Message Class for Ship

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Enter volume with a unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_SHP008 - Enter volume with a unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message CMS_SHP008, which states "Enter volume with a unit of measure," typically occurs in the context of shipping or logistics processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a volume value to be entered, along with a corresponding unit of measure, but this information is missing or incorrectly formatted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Volume Information: The volume field is left blank when creating or processing a shipment or delivery.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure for the volume is not specified or is not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or shipping settings that do not allow for proper volume entry.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered data incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing the volume or unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Volume and Unit of Measure:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., creating a delivery or shipment).
  Locate the volume field and enter a valid volume value.
  Ensure that you also select a valid unit of measure (e.g., cubic meters, liters) from the dropdown or input it correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data for the items being shipped includes the correct volume and unit of measure settings.
  You can check this in the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  
  
  
  Review Shipping Configuration:
  
  Check the shipping configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that volume and unit of measure fields are properly set up.
  This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in the shipping process are trained on how to correctly enter volume and unit of measure data.
  
  
  
  Error Logs and Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, check the system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  You may need to involve your SAP support team to debug the issue further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to shipping and logistics include VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery).
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Units of measure can be configured in the SAP system under the Logistics settings. You can check the configuration in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics Execution.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_SHP008 error and ensure that the necessary volume and unit of measure information is correctly entered in the SAP system.