How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL001 - Invalid UOM &1 for specification &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL - Messages for Material Management (Basic Material)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid UOM &1 for specification &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL001 - Invalid UOM &1 for specification &2 ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL001 indicates that there is an issue with the Unit of Measure (UOM) associated with a material specification. Specifically, it means that the UOM being used is invalid for the specified material or specification.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid UOM: The UOM specified in the material specification does not exist in the system or is not valid for the context in which it is being used.
  Configuration Issues: The UOM may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the material type or specification type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the UOM or specification number entered by the user.
  Missing UOM in Master Data: The UOM might not be defined in the material master or in the relevant UOM tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the UOM configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: CUNI) and verify that the UOM exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the UOM is assigned to the relevant material type and specification type.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Specification:
  
  Check the material specification in the system to ensure that the UOM is correctly assigned.
  Use Transaction Code: CCG1 (for checking specifications) to review the details of the specification.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the input data for any typographical errors in the UOM or specification number.
  Ensure that the UOM is entered in the correct format and matches the expected values.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If the UOM is missing from the material master, you may need to add it. Use Transaction Code: MM02 to update the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on UOM and material specifications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UOM): A standard unit used to measure the quantity of a product (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters).
  Material Specification: A detailed description of a material, including its properties, characteristics, and UOM.
  Material Master Data: Central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes UOM, descriptions, and other relevant data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message EHPRC_CPM_MATERIAL001.