How To Fix /DSD/PR_MSG021 - No UoM for overall quantity.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/PR_MSG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No UoM for overall quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/PR_MSG021 - No UoM for overall quantity. ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/PR_MSG021 No UoM for overall quantity typically occurs in the context of the SAP Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module, particularly when dealing with product quantities and their respective Units of Measure (UoM). This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid Unit of Measure for the overall quantity being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing UoM Configuration: The product in question may not have a defined Unit of Measure in the material master data.
  Incorrect UoM Assignment: The UoM assigned to the product may not be valid for the transaction being processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the product, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the DSD process, they may not be handling UoM correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly defined in the Basic Data and Sales views.
  Verify that the UoM is set up in the relevant UoM tables.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for Units of Measure in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly defined and that the conversion factors between different UoMs are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data being processed to ensure that the quantities and UoMs are correctly specified.
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check the details of that transaction for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the DSD process, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles UoM assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the UoM is being processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to DSD and UoM management for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.