How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND103 - Unit of measure &2 for material &1 not found on database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Unit of measure &2 for material &1 not found on database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND103 - Unit of measure &2 for material &1 not found on database ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND103 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified unit of measure (UoM) for a given material in the database. This error typically occurs during data transfer processes, such as when using the Data Migration Framework (DMF) or during outbound processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure for the material does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or missing configuration.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly set up, leading to the absence of the required UoM.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data, the source data may not have the correct UoM defined for the materials being processed.
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be defined in the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material exists and if the required unit of measure is defined.
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly assigned in the Basic Data view or the Sales view, depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Unit of Measure:
  
  If the UoM is missing, you can define it in the system. Use transaction code CUNI to access the Unit of Measure configuration and create the necessary UoM.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration Files:
  
  If you are migrating data, check the source files to ensure that the UoM is correctly specified for each material.
  Make sure that the UoM used in the migration files matches the UoM defined in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the UoM is properly configured in the relevant settings. This may include checking the settings in the Material Management (MM) module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling UoM issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to UoM and material master data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data and UoM settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMF_OUTBOUND103 error and ensure that the required unit of measure for the material is correctly defined in the SAP system.