How To Fix FRMLINF125 - Generation is not possible; specify a unit for material &1

FRMLINF125 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLINF - RMS-FRM: Messages f. Info System (Search/Output Fct.)Formula

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Generation is not possible; specify a unit for material &1

What causes this issue?

No unit of measure was specified for the material &V1&. The system can
only generate the bill of material if a unit of measure is specified.

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 FRMLINF125 - Generation is not possible; specify a unit for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLINF125 indicates that the system is unable to generate a formula because a unit of measure (UoM) has not been specified for the material in question. This error typically occurs in the context of formula management or when working with materials in the SAP system, particularly in the areas of production, inventory management, or recipe management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the material (identified by &1) does not have a unit of measure defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Configuration: The material may not be properly configured for use in the specific context (e.g., as a raw material, finished product, etc.).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master record that prevent the system from processing the formula.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record