How To Fix ICH_BIF077 - Item &1 consignment stock: Unit of measure &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICH_BIF - Outbound Message Processing

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Item &1 consignment stock: Unit of measure &2 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICH_BIF077 - Item &1 consignment stock: Unit of measure &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message ICH_BIF077 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a consignment stock item. This error typically arises when the system encounters a unit of measure that is not valid for the specific item in question.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified for the consignment stock item does not match any of the valid units defined in the system for that material.
  Configuration Issues: The material master may not be properly configured to support the specified unit of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake in data entry when creating or updating the consignment stock item.
  Missing UoM Conversion: If the item is supposed to have multiple units of measure, the necessary conversion factors may not be defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the units of measure defined for the material. Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed as valid.
  
  
  
  Update Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is indeed invalid, you may need to change it to a valid one. This can be done in the material master or during the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the system. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the necessary units of measure and conversion factors are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Review the transaction that caused the error to ensure that the correct unit of measure was entered. Correct any mistakes if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the valid units of measure for a specific material, consult the documentation or help resources available within your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Unit of Measure Tables: 
  
  You can check the relevant tables in SAP, such as T006 (Units of Measure) and MARA (General Material Data), to understand the valid units of measure for your materials.
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to unit of measure errors.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ICH_BIF077 error message in SAP.