How To Fix L1700 - Unit of measure & not included in the material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L1 - Message handling for WM master data

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Unit of measure & not included in the material master

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L1700 - Unit of measure & not included in the material master ?

  The SAP error message L1700 indicates that a specific unit of measure (UoM) is not included in the material master record for a given material. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that involves a material, but the system cannot find the specified unit of measure in the material's master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure is not defined in the material master for the material in question.
  Incorrect UoM Usage: The unit of measure being used in the transaction does not match any of the units defined in the material master.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of units of measure in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the L1700 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  Check the "Units of Measure" section to see if the required unit of measure is listed.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Unit of Measure:
  
  If the required unit of measure is not present, you can add it:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" view.
  Add the missing unit of measure and save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  Ensure that the conversion factors between different units of measure are correctly defined if applicable.
  This can also be done in the "Units of Measure" view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system. This may require access to the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing units of measure in the material master.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, alternative unit, etc.) and how they relate to each other.
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the various views in the material master that may affect how units of measure are handled.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L1700 error and ensure that the necessary unit of measure is included in the material master.