How To Fix LB088 - Unit of measure & of material & is not supported for the valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 088

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

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter a price for a unit of measure for an active
ingredient. This unit of measure for the active ingredient is not
defined as such in the material master.

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?

Check the unit of measurement for the active ingredient in the material
master settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB088 - Unit of measure & of material & is not supported for the valuation ?

  The SAP error message LB088 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material is not supported for valuation purposes. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have been set up with non-standard units of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure assigned to the material may not be configured correctly in the material master data.
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not support the specified unit of measure.
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the unit of measure being used.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on the units of measure that can be used for valuation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed in the "Units of Measure" view.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Class:
  
  Check the valuation class assigned to the material in the material master. Ensure that it is compatible with the unit of measure you are using.
  You can find the valuation class in the Accounting 1 view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Verify Conversion Factors:
  
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure are correctly defined in the material master.
  You can check this in the "Units of Measure" view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the material type in the configuration (transaction code OMS2) to ensure that the unit of measure is allowed for valuation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMS2: Change Unit of Measure
  OMT3E: Define Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the LB088 error message in SAP.