How To Fix /LIME/CORE060 - No valid units of measure are defined for item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/CORE -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: No valid units of measure are defined for item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/CORE060 - No valid units of measure are defined for item ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/CORE060 No valid units of measure are defined for item typically occurs in the context of logistics or inventory management when the system cannot find a valid unit of measure (UoM) for a specific item in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as creating a purchase order, sales order, or during inventory management activities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The item in question does not have any units of measure defined in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure settings in the material master may be incorrectly configured or incomplete.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on the units of measure that can be used.
  Inactive or Deleted UoM: The unit of measure that is being referenced may have been marked as inactive or deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure is defined in the Basic Data view and other relevant views (e.g., Purchasing, Sales).
  If the UoM is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Units of Measure:
  
  If the UoM is not defined, you can define it in the material master. Ensure that you have the correct UoM for the item.
  Make sure to include the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure that may be needed.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using alternative units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Units of Measure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies in the material master or related tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /LIME/CORE060.