How To Fix /LIME/CORE058 - Unit of measure &1 and quantity does not exist for item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/CORE -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 and quantity does not exist for item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/CORE058 - Unit of measure &1 and quantity does not exist for item ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/CORE058 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) and quantity for a specific item in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving inventory management, sales orders, or material documents where the system cannot find a valid combination of unit of measure and quantity for the specified item.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified for the item may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the material.
  Missing Quantity: The quantity associated with the unit of measure may be missing or incorrectly specified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or in the settings for the specific transaction.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MARM).
  Item Not Maintained: The item may not be maintained in the system for the specified UoM.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined and that the quantity is specified.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Review UoM Settings: Check the unit of measure settings in the material master. Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly maintained.
  Validate Quantity: Ensure that the quantity being entered is valid and corresponds to the defined unit of measure.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the material and UoM in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the material data. This can be done using transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to update any missing information.
  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
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM01 - Create Material
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA - General Material Data
  MARM - Units of Measure for Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /LIME/CORE058 error message in SAP.