How To Fix LB156 - Please maintain the proportion/product unit for unit of measurement &


LB156 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

  • Message number: 156

  • Message text: Please maintain the proportion/product unit for unit of measurement &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB156 - Please maintain the proportion/product unit for unit of measurement & ?
    The SAP error message LB156, which states "Please maintain the proportion/product unit for unit of measurement &," typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with units of measure in inventory management or production planning.
    
    Cause: This error usually arises when: Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure (UoM) for a material is not properly defined in the system. Specifically, the system expects a proportion or product unit to be maintained for the specified UoM. Missing Data: The necessary data for the conversion between different units of measure is missing or incorrectly configured in the material master. Incorrect Settings: The settings in the material master for the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure may not be aligned.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Material Master Data: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03). Check the "Basic Data" and "Units of Measure" views. Ensure that the

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