How To Fix L2700 - Unit of measure & is not defined for the material

L2700 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Unit of measure & is not defined for the material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2700 - Unit of measure & is not defined for the material ?

  The SAP error message L2700, which states "Unit of measure & is not defined for the material," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation involving a material that has not been properly configured with the required unit of measure (UoM) in the system. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating a purchase order, sales order, or during inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure for the material is not defined in the material master record.
  Incorrect UoM: The unit of measure you are trying to use is not valid for the material in question.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master may not have been set up correctly, or the UoM settings may not have been maintained.
  UoM Group Issues: The unit of measure group assigned to the material may not include the specified unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material)