How To Fix KS050 - Enter unit of measure

KS050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Enter unit of measure

What causes this issue?

The "Record quantities" indicator is set for the cost element you are
processing, meaning you must enter the unit of measure.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a unit of measure, or deactivate the "Record quantities"
indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KS050 - Details

• The SAP error message KS050 ("Enter unit of measure") typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a value in a field that requires a unit of measure (UoM) but has not provided one. This error is common in various SAP transactions, particularly in the context of cost center accounting, internal orders, or when dealing with materials and inventory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered a unit of measure in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the relevant settings in the SAP system that do not allow for the unit of measure to be recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have inadvertently skipped the field or entered an invalid value that the system does not recognize as a valid unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Unit of Measure: Ensure that you enter a