How To Fix LB253 - No units of measure relevant to valuation exist for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 253

• Message text: No units of measure relevant to valuation exist for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB253 - No units of measure relevant to valuation exist for material & ?

  The SAP error message LB253 "No units of measure relevant to valuation exist for material &" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of units of measure (UoM) for a material in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid unit of measure that is relevant for the valuation of the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Units of Measure: The material may not have any units of measure defined that are relevant for valuation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material's units of measure may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect UoM settings.
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be set up correctly to link to the appropriate units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the "Base Unit of Measure" is set and that there are relevant alternative units of measure defined.
  
  
  
  Define Units of Measure:
  
  If the required units of measure are missing, you can define them in the material master using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the units of measure are relevant for valuation.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Class:
  
  Verify the valuation class assigned to the material in the material master.
  Ensure that the valuation class is correctly configured in the system to allow for the relevant units of measure.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OMW1 to check the configuration of units of measure in the system.
  Ensure that the units of measure are set up correctly in the system and are linked to the appropriate valuation classes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMW1: UoM Configuration
  
  
  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 authorizations to make changes to the material master data and UoM settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LB253 error and ensure that the material has the appropriate units of measure defined for valuation.