How To Fix EDOCUMENT_PT_INV018 - No unit of measure found for document &1 line ID &2; Check source doc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_PT_INV - eInvoice Portugal: Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No unit of measure found for document &1 line ID &2; Check source doc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_PT_INV018 - No unit of measure found for document &1 line ID &2; Check source doc. ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_PT_INV018 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific line item in a document. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid unit of measure for the specified line item in the source document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure is not defined for the material or item in the source document.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary unit of measure defined or may have been incorrectly configured.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not support the unit of measure being used.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the source document and the material master or other related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the unit of measure is correctly defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Source Document:
  
  Check the source document (e.g., purchase order, sales order, etc.) to ensure that the unit of measure is specified for the line item.
  If the document is missing the unit of measure, you may need to update it.
  
  
  
  Update Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used allows for the unit of measure in question. This may involve checking configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies between the material master and the documents. This can often be done through standard SAP reports or custom ABAP programs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation related to material management and document processing for more insights on unit of measure handling.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the processing of units of measure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the EDOCUMENT_PT_INV018 error in SAP.