How To Fix FRMLDLG374 - Material &1 does not contain a unit of measure; enter a unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Material &1 does not contain a unit of measure; enter a unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG374 - Material &1 does not contain a unit of measure; enter a unit ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG374 indicates that a material (identified by &1) does not have a unit of measure (UoM) defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires a unit of measure, such as creating or modifying a material, entering a purchase order, or processing a sales order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The material master record for the specified material does not have a unit of measure defined.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly to allow for the definition of units of measure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent the unit of measure from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the "Basic Data" view and the "Sales Org. Data" view (if applicable) to see if a unit of measure is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it by going to MM02 and selecting the appropriate views to enter the unit of measure.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is defined in the "Basic Data" view.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly set up in the system. You can check this in the transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure).
  Verify that the unit of measure is active and correctly linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  If the material type does not allow for units of measure, you may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the material type is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate Material:
  
  If the material is not critical and can be recreated, consider deleting the material and creating it again with the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the material master, as the unit of measure can be defined in various views depending on the context (e.g., purchasing, sales).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.