How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND303 - No valid unit of measure for material &1 (based on plant &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: No valid unit of measure for material &1 (based on plant &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND303 - No valid unit of measure for material &1 (based on plant &2) ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND303 indicates that there is no valid unit of measure (UoM) defined for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically occurs during processes that involve material handling, such as outbound deliveries, inventory management, or data transfer processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The material in question does not have a valid unit of measure assigned in the material master data for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the specified plant, or the plant may not have the necessary data configured for the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the UoM fields.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for units of measure in the system may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and the plant code.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that a valid unit of measure is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a Unit of Measure:
  
  If no unit of measure is assigned, you can add one by editing the material master data.
  Ensure that the UoM is valid and corresponds to the material type and plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the specified plant.
  If the material is not assigned to the plant, you may need to create a new material master record for that plant.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for units of measure in the system (transaction code OMN3).
  Ensure that the UoM is defined in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing material master data and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMN3: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMF_OUTBOUND303 error and ensure that the material has a valid unit of measure for the specified plant.