How To Fix /ISDFPS/WM01242 - Unit of measure &1 is not a sales unit or a base unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/WM01 -

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 is not a sales unit or a base unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/WM01242 - Unit of measure &1 is not a sales unit or a base unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/WM01242 Unit of measure &1 is not a sales unit or a base unit of measure typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar modules when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified in the transaction is not defined as either a sales unit or a base unit of measure in the material master data.
  Material Master Configuration: The material may not have the correct UoM settings in the material master, leading to this error when trying to process transactions involving that material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the material master that have not been properly reflected in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the UoM settings for the material in question.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is defined as either a sales unit or a base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Update UoM Settings:
  
  If the UoM is not set correctly, you may need to update the material master to include the correct UoM. This can be done using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit and the sales unit are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is appropriate for the UoM you are using. For example, certain transactions may only accept specific UoMs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for the material or transaction type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure in SAP, such as base unit, sales unit, purchase unit, etc.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that affect UoM settings, such as Basic Data, Sales, and Purchasing views.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management include MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly configured for your materials in SAP.