How To Fix GHO_PLN_DIF038 - Invalid UOM &1 for Network &2 with medium &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_PLN_DIF - GHO_PLN_DIF

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Invalid UOM &1 for Network &2 with medium &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_PLN_DIF038 - Invalid UOM &1 for Network &2 with medium &3 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_PLN_DIF038 indicates that there is an issue with the Unit of Measure (UOM) being used in a network activity. This error typically arises in the context of project systems or production planning when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized UOM for a specific network or medium.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid UOM: The UOM specified in the network activity does not exist in the system or is not valid for the material or activity being processed.
  Configuration Issues: The UOM may not be properly configured in the material master or in the relevant settings for the project or network.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the UOM entered in the network activity.
  Incompatibility: The UOM used may not be compatible with the medium specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the UOM is correctly defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the UOM is valid for the specific plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Network Activity:
  
  Check the network activity (transaction code CN21 or CN22) to ensure that the UOM is correctly specified.
  If necessary, change the UOM to a valid one that is compatible with the material and the medium.
  
  
  
  Validate Medium:
  
  Ensure that the medium specified in the error message is correctly defined and that the UOM is appropriate for that medium.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or configurations related to UOMs in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UOM): A standard unit used to measure quantities of materials or activities in SAP.
  Network Activities: In SAP Project Systems, networks are used to plan and control project activities, and each activity can have specific requirements, including UOMs.
  Material Master: A central repository of information related to materials in SAP, including UOMs, which can be accessed and modified through various transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GHO_PLN_DIF038 error message.