How To Fix HSM_DLG016 - Unit of measurement &2 is not permitted

HSM_DLG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HSM_DLG - HM: Hazardous Substance Master Maintenance Dialog

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Unit of measurement &2 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

Unit of measure &V2& does not fit in with the dimension.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose another unit of measure. If you want to use unit &V2&, contact
your system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing, assign the dimension of unit of measure &V2& to the
numeric value type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HSM_DLG016 - Details

• The SAP error message HSM_DLG016, which states "Unit of measurement &2 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of handling materials or products in SAP, particularly when dealing with the handling of hazardous substances or materials in the Hazardous Substance Management (HSM) module.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measurement (UoM): The unit of measurement you are trying to use is not defined or permitted for the specific material or substance in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measurement may not be correctly configured in the system settings, or it may not be linked to the material master data.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the appropriate units of measurement assigned to it.
  Regulatory Compliance: The unit of measurement may not comply with regulatory requirements for hazardous materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
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