How To Fix GHO_PLN_DIF013 - Unit of Measure is not Maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_PLN_DIF - GHO_PLN_DIF

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Unit of Measure is not Maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_PLN_DIF013 - Unit of Measure is not Maintained ?

  The SAP error message GHO_PLN_DIF013, which states "Unit of Measure is not Maintained," typically occurs in the context of planning and inventory management when the system cannot find a valid unit of measure for a material or product in the relevant master data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a production order, purchase order, or when performing inventory management tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure in Material Master: The most common cause is that the unit of measure has not been defined for the material in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might be incorrectly configured or not linked properly in the relevant views of the material master.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the unit of measure tables.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might not be handling the unit of measure correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) to ensure that the unit of measure is maintained.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is defined and that any alternative units of measure are also set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can maintain it by using Transaction Code: MM02 to edit the material master and add the necessary unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SPRO (Customizing) to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and linked to the relevant material types and processes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant reports or transactions to check for data inconsistencies in the material master or unit of measure tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Unit of Measure Tables: Check tables like T006 (Units of Measure) and T006A (Units of Measure: Language-dependent Texts) for relevant entries.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to GHO_PLN_DIF013 for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GHO_PLN_DIF013 error message in SAP.