How To Fix CO_MES_INT074 - No suitable units of measurement could be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO_MES_INT - Integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Message number: 074

• Message text: No suitable units of measurement could be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO_MES_INT074 - No suitable units of measurement could be found ?

  The SAP error message CO_MES_INT074, which states "No suitable units of measurement could be found," typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with materials and their associated units of measurement (UoM). This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of production orders, confirmations, or when trying to process materials in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measurement: The material in question may not have a defined unit of measurement in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material's units of measurement may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Unit of Measurement Conversion: There may be issues with the conversion factors between different units of measurement.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect UoM settings.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The unit of measurement may not be defined for the specific plant or storage location being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the Basic Data and Purchasing views to ensure that the unit of measurement is defined.
  Ensure that the UoM is maintained for all relevant views (e.g., Sales, Purchasing, and Plant).
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measurement in the SAP system (transaction code OME1 for UoM settings).
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly defined and that conversion factors are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Maintain UoM in Production Orders:
  
  If the error occurs during production order processing, ensure that the production order is referencing the correct material and that the UoM is valid for that order.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Verify that the unit of measurement is defined for the specific plant or storage location where the material is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  OME1 (Maintain Units of Measure)
  CO01 (Create Production Order)
  CO02 (Change Production Order)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and production planning for more detailed information on units of measurement and their configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.