How To Fix EWA457 - Specify a unit for the valuated measured amount

EWA457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EWA - IS-U-WA: Waste Management

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Specify a unit for the valuated measured amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA457 - Specify a unit for the valuated measured amount ?

  The SAP error message EWA457, which states "Specify a unit for the valuated measured amount," typically occurs in the context of working with measured quantities in SAP, particularly in modules related to plant maintenance, project systems, or logistics. This error indicates that a required unit of measure for a valuated measured amount has not been specified, which is necessary for the system to process the data correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific quantity has not been entered in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the measurement document that does not allow for a unit of measure to be recognized.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have overlooked entering the unit of measure during data entry or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the unit