How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND203 - No unit of measure found for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: No unit of measure found for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND203 - No unit of measure found for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND203, which states "No unit of measure found for material &1," typically occurs in the context of data management frameworks (DMF) or when dealing with outbound data processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid unit of measure (UoM) for the specified material in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the material specified in the error message does not have a unit of measure defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number (&1) may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MARC, MARM).
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the material master or the unit of measure settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number indicated in the error message.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that a unit of measure is defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and updating the relevant views to include the necessary unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number is correct and exists in the system. You can use transaction code MMR1 to search for the material.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for units of measure in the system. This can be done through transaction code OMN3 (Define Units of Measure) to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies. This can be done using transaction code MM02 or through specific reports that check for data integrity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OMN3: Define Units of Measure
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  MARM: Units of Measure for Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMF_OUTBOUND203 error and ensure that the material has a valid unit of measure defined in the system.