How To Fix EI266 - No special unit of measure possible for goods number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 266

• Message text: No special unit of measure possible for goods number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI266 - No special unit of measure possible for goods number & ?

  The SAP error message EI266 "No special unit of measure possible for goods number &" typically occurs when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) configuration for a specific material or goods number in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material may not have a special unit of measure defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect UoM Settings: The unit of measure settings may not be correctly configured for the material, leading to inconsistencies.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, particularly in the "Units of Measure" view.
  Incompatibility: The special unit of measure being used may not be compatible with the base unit of measure defined for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Units of Measure"