How To Fix LF161 - Measuring unit is missing in transfer order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF - Mobile Computing in Warehouse Logistics

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Measuring unit is missing in transfer order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LF161 - Measuring unit is missing in transfer order &1 ?

  The SAP error message LF161, which states "Measuring unit is missing in transfer order &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) in a transfer order. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing transfer orders in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure for the material in the transfer order is not defined or is missing.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the appropriate unit of measure set up for the specific plant or storage location.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the material type or the movement type being used in the transfer order.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the transfer order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the unit of measure is defined for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly set up and that any alternative units of measure are also defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transfer Order:
  
  Check the transfer order (transaction code LT03 or LT12) to see if the unit of measure is specified correctly.
  If the transfer order was created from a delivery or another document, ensure that the source document has the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the movement types and ensure that they are set up correctly to handle the units of measure.
  Check the settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO) under Logistics Execution > Transfer Order > Define Movement Types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the material master and the transfer order.
  If necessary, update or correct the data in the material master or the transfer order.
  
  
  
  Recreate Transfer Order:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting the problematic transfer order and recreating it, ensuring that all necessary data is correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  LT03: Create Transfer Order
  LT12: Confirm Transfer Order
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing units of measure and transfer orders.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LF161 error in your SAP system.