How To Fix HUGENERAL047 - Quantity &1 is not allowed in unit of measure &2

HUGENERAL047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Quantity &1 is not allowed in unit of measure &2

What causes this issue?

According to the unit of measure (&V2&), quantity &V1& is not
permitted.

System Response

You cannot enter or pack partial quantites if the unit of measure you
are using is defined for whole numbers.

How to fix this error?

Either enter the quantity in the following format (&V3&) or check the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMSC>unit of measure</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HUGENERAL047 - Details

• The SAP error message HUGENERAL047, which states "Quantity &1 is not allowed in unit of measure &2," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the quantity being processed and the unit of measure (UoM) defined for that particular material or item in the system. This error can arise in various transactions, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or sales order processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Quantity: The quantity specified is not compatible with the defined unit of measure. For example, if the UoM is set to "pieces" but the quantity is a fraction (like 1.5), it may not be allowed.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure may not be set up correctly in the material master or may not allow certain quantities.
  Conversion Issues: If there are conversion factors defined between different units of measure, they may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Decimal Places: The number of decimal places