How To Fix L4700 - Unit of measure & not allowed acc. to material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• 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 L4700 - Unit of measure & not allowed acc. to material master ?

  The SAP error message L4700 ("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 there are conversion factors defined, they may not be set up correctly, leading to the error.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may only allow specific units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" 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 use a different UoM that is allowed.
  
  
  
  Update UoM Settings:
  
  If the UoM needs to be added, you can do this 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 a UoM conversion, check the conversion factors in the material master to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Validation:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform allows the use of the specified unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct UoM or how to set it up, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: SAP allows for different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, sales unit, purchasing unit). Understanding these can help in troubleshooting.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master, as UoM settings can vary across views.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L4700 error and proceed with your transaction.