How To Fix DG653 - Enter the value for unit of measurement &1

DG653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DG - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Enter the value for unit of measurement &1

What causes this issue?

You have tried to enter a unit of measurement for a value for a
temperature or quantity without specifying the value itself.

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 value for the temperature or quantity or delete the unit of
measurement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG653 - Enter the value for unit of measurement &1 ?

  The SAP error message DG653, which states "Enter the value for unit of measurement &1," typically occurs when a required field for the unit of measurement (UoM) is not filled in or is incorrectly specified in a transaction or data entry screen. This error is often encountered in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD), where units of measurement are crucial for inventory management, order processing, and other functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM: The unit of measurement field is left blank when it is required.
  Incorrect UoM: The specified unit of measurement does not exist in the system or is not valid for the material or transaction type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of units of measurement in the system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered data incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing the UoM.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the UoM