How To Fix KEPSL014 - Unit of Measure &1 not available for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEPSL - Messages combined Profitability Analysis

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Unit of Measure &1 not available for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEPSL014 - Unit of Measure &1 not available for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message KEPSL014 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified unit of measure for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure for the material is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master may not have been properly configured to include the required unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MARC).
  Material Not Extended: The material may not be extended to the relevant plant or sales organization where the transaction is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the unit of measure is defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Maintain Units of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to edit the material master data.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Sales Org. Data" views and ensure the unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the Customizing (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the units of measure are correctly set up for the relevant materials and plants.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the material master data.
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables for any missing entries.
  
  
  
  Material Extension:
  
  If the material is not extended to the relevant plant or sales organization, you may need to extend it using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Tables: MARA (General Material Data), MARC (Plant Data for Material), MARM (Units of Measure for Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to unit of measure errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEPSL014 error and ensure that the unit of measure for the specified material is correctly configured in your SAP system.