How To Fix FRMLDLG407 - Unit &1 is not allowed for the target input quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Unit &1 is not allowed for the target input quantity

What causes this issue?

For the target input quantity, the system only allows those units of
measure that were entered in Customizing for the Quantities view and
that have the same dimension as the float unit (environment parameter
FRML_DEF_UNIT_FLOAT_STORE).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG407 - Unit &1 is not allowed for the target input quantity ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG407 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used for a target input quantity in a formula or a related process. This error typically arises in the context of material management, production planning, or when dealing with formulas in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the unit of measure specified for the target input quantity is not compatible with the expected unit of measure for that particular operation or formula. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure used does not match the allowed units defined in the system for that specific material or formula.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the material master or formula might not allow the specified unit of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be a mistake in data entry where an incorrect unit of measure was selected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FRMLDLG407 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify the unit of measure you are trying to use for the target input quantity.
  Ensure that it is one of the allowed units for the material or formula in question.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Formula Configuration:
  
  If you are working with a formula, check the formula configuration (transaction code C201 or C202) to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that the target input quantity is compatible.
  
  
  
  Adjust Input Quantity:
  
  If possible, adjust the input quantity to use a unit of measure that is allowed for the target input.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on unit of measure settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), C201 (Create/Change Formula), C202 (Display Formula).
  Unit of Measure Configuration: You can configure units of measure in the material master and ensure that they are set up correctly in the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.