How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND021 - ISO code for unit of measure &1 not maintained

DMF_OUTBOUND021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: ISO code for unit of measure &1 not maintained

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DMF_OUTBOUND021 - Details

• The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND021 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material or product in the system. The message typically states that the ISO code for the unit of measure is not maintained, which means that the system cannot find the necessary information to process the outbound data correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing ISO Code: The unit of measure (UoM) being used for the material does not have an associated ISO code in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the unit of measure may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain ISO Code:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion).
  Check if the unit of measure in question is listed and if it has an ISO code assigned.
  If not, you