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

EWA527 - Overview

• 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.

EWA527 - Details

• 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