How To Fix EWA527 - Unit of measure &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 527

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have entered &V1& as the unit of measure. This is not entered as a
<DS:GLOS.3526BF21AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>basis unit of measure</> or a
<DS:GLOS.3526C0A4AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>alternative unit of measure
</> in the <DS:GLOS.3526C078AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material master
data</> of waste &V2&. You can only use basis or alternative units of
measure because only then can, for example, the system convert between
the units of measure.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA527 - Unit of measure &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message EWA527, which states "Unit of measure &1 is not permitted," typically occurs when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction or configuration that is not recognized or allowed in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of materials, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used (represented by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system or is not valid for the specific material or transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the material master or in the relevant settings for the transaction.
  Missing UoM in Master Data: The unit of measure may not be assigned to the material in the material master data.
  Inconsistent UoM Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the unit of measure settings across different modules (e.g., sales, purchasing, inventory).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure assigned to the material. Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed.
  If it is not listed, you may need to add it or change the unit of measure in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system (transaction code OME1 for defining units of measure).
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined and that it is allowed for the specific material type and transaction.
  
  
  
  Update Transaction Data:
  
  If you are entering a transaction (like a sales order or purchase order), ensure that you are using a valid unit of measure that is compatible with the material and the transaction type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to units of measure to understand the requirements and restrictions for the specific context in which the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, alternative unit, etc.) and how they are used in SAP.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that relate to units of measure, such as Basic Data, Sales Org Data, and Purchasing Data.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management and unit of measure include MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EWA527 error and implement a solution to resolve it.