How To Fix GA759 - No unit of measure defined for sender

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 759

• Message text: No unit of measure defined for sender

What causes this issue?

The SAP System could not determine a unit of measure for sender &V1&
during indirect activity allocation.

System Response

Indirect activity allocation cannot be carried out further.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA759 - No unit of measure defined for sender ?

  The SAP error message GA759 "No unit of measure defined for sender" typically occurs in the context of inventory management, material management, or when dealing with goods movements in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material or sender location, which is necessary for processing transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the material master record does not have a unit of measure defined for the specific sender location or plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the plant may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a defined UoM.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MARC).
  Material Type Issues: The material type may not be configured to allow for the necessary units of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that a unit of measure is defined.
  If it is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Units of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined in the material master for the relevant plant and storage location.
  You can define units of measure in the "Units of Measure" tab in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for the material type and ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the relevant UoM is included in the allowed units of measure for the material type.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., MARA, MARC) for any inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling units of measure and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  SE16: Data Browser
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  MARM: Units of Measure for Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GA759 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.