How To Fix HUGENERAL213 - Alternative unit of measure does not exist for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Alternative unit of measure does not exist for this material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL213 - Alternative unit of measure does not exist for this material ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL213 indicates that the system cannot find an alternative unit of measure for a specific material. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires the use of an alternative unit of measure, but the configuration for that material does not include one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative Unit of Measure: The material master does not have an alternative unit of measure defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative unit of measure may not be set up correctly in the material master data.
  Unit of Measure Conversion: There may be a lack of conversion factors defined between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Basic Data or Purchasing view).
  Check if the alternative unit of measure is defined in the "Units of Measure" section.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Unit of Measure:
  
  If the alternative unit of measure is missing, you can add it by going to MM02.
  In the "Units of Measure" section, add the alternative unit of measure and specify the conversion factor relative to the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Conversion Factors:
  
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure are correctly defined.
  This can be done in the same section where you define the alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the material master data.
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again: After updating the material master, try to perform the transaction that triggered the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Change Documents
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: You can also check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system under the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Units of Measure.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HUGENERAL213 error and ensure that the alternative unit of measure is properly configured for the material in question.