How To Fix L3700 - Unit of measure & not allowed acc. to material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Unit of measure & not allowed acc. to material master

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3700 - Unit of measure & not allowed acc. to material master ?

  The SAP error message L3700, which states "Unit of measure & not allowed according to material master," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction and the unit of measure defined in the material master record for that specific material.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used in the transaction does not match any of the units defined in the material master for that material.
  Missing UoM in Material Master: The required unit of measure has not been set up in the material master.
  UoM Conversion Issues: If the transaction involves converting units (e.g., from base unit to alternative unit), and the conversion factors are not correctly defined, this error may occur.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, which can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed.
  If the UoM is not present, you may need to add it or change the transaction to use a valid UoM.
  
  
  
  Update UoM Settings:
  
  If the UoM is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master.
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly defined in the "Units of Measure" tab.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Conversions:
  
  If you are using alternative units of measure, check the conversion factors in the material master to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct UoM to use, consult your organization's documentation or speak with a colleague who is knowledgeable about the material specifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Types:
  
  Base Unit of Measure: The primary unit in which the material is managed.
  Alternative Units of Measure: Additional units that can be used for purchasing, sales, or inventory management.
  
  
  
  SAP Help Documentation: You can refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on material management and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L3700 error and ensure that the correct unit of measure is being used in your transactions.