How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_BOM106 - Specify a unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_BOM - Error Messages in Development Class of Same Name

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Specify a unit of measure

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a unit of measure for the component product &V1&,
quantity &V2&. The component cannot be assigned to the header product.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a unit of measure. If you want to upload the structured product
to an OLTP R/3 System, you are only allowed to use the base unit of
measure of the component product.
Check that you have maintained the base unit of measure for the
component product.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_BOM106 - Specify a unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_BOM106 indicates that a unit of measure (UoM) has not been specified for a component in a Bill of Materials (BOM). This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a BOM and one or more components do not have a defined unit of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the component item in the BOM does not have a unit of measure assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the BOM may not be set up correctly, leading to missing UoM.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the BOM, the user may have overlooked entering the UoM for one or more components.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the BOM:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (e.g., CS02 for changing BOM).
  Review the components listed in the BOM and identify which component is missing a unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Assign a Unit of Measure:
  
  For the component that is missing a UoM, you need to specify a valid unit of measure.
  You can do this by selecting the component and entering the appropriate UoM in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master record for the component has a valid unit of measure defined.
  You can check this by using transaction MM03 (Display Material) and reviewing the Basic Data or Purchasing views.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required UoM, save the BOM to ensure that the changes are applied.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the action that previously triggered the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, a unit of measure is a standard quantity used to measure the amount of a material. Common examples include pieces (EA), kilograms (KG), liters (L), etc.
  BOM (Bill of Materials): A BOM is a comprehensive list of materials, components, and assemblies required to manufacture a product.
  Material Master: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, including details like UoM, descriptions, and other attributes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.