How To Fix LB127 - A proportion/product unit is not yet assigned to the characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 127

• Message text: A proportion/product unit is not yet assigned to the characteristic &

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out the function <LS>Delete unit of measure</> or
<LS>Change to an alternative unit of measure</> for a line in which you
have not defined any units of measure.
This is not possible.

System Response

The function <LS>Delete unit of measure</> or <LS>Change to an
alternative unit of measure</> is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

If you want to maintain a particular unit of measure, position the
cursor on the line in which the unit of measure is defined.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB127 - A proportion/product unit is not yet assigned to the characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message LB127 indicates that a proportion or product unit has not been assigned to a specific characteristic in the context of handling characteristics in the SAP system, particularly in the area of batch management or classification.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a material or batch that requires a specific characteristic to be linked to a unit of measure (UoM) or a proportion, but that linkage has not been established in the system. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  When creating a batch with characteristics that require specific units of measure.
  When the characteristic is defined in the material master or batch management but lacks the necessary configuration to link it to a unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LB127 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or batch in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic that is causing the error is properly defined and assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Assign Proportion/Product Unit:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the characteristic in the SAP system.
  Assign the appropriate proportion or product unit to the characteristic. This can usually be done in the classification system (transaction CL02 for changing characteristics).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction MM03) to ensure that all necessary units of measure are defined and that the material is set up correctly for batch management if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Management Settings:
  
  If you are working with batches, ensure that the batch management settings are correctly configured for the material type you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and units of measure relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02 (Change Characteristic)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  
  Batch Management: If you are using batch management, ensure that the batch characteristics are correctly defined in the material master and that the batch is properly configured.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to characteristics and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LB127 error and ensure that your materials and batches are correctly configured in SAP.