How To Fix LR265 - Unit not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Unit not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have entered a unit of measure. This is permitted only if you enter
it in combination with
A service
A statistical key figure or
A wage type

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Enter the required additional information as described above or delete
the unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR265 - Unit not permitted ?

  The SAP error message LR265 "Unit not permitted" typically occurs when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction or process. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used is not defined or is not permitted for the specific material or transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the material master.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the correct units of measure set up, or the unit of measure is not allowed for the specific transaction.
  Conversion Factors: If there are conversion factors defined, they may not be set up correctly, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the units of measure assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed in the "Units of Measure" view.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system (transaction code OME1 for defining units of measure).
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined and is allowed for the relevant material type and transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are entering a unit of measure in a transaction, ensure that it matches one of the permitted units for that material.
  If necessary, change the unit of measure in the transaction to one that is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to units of measure for further guidance on how to configure and manage them.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), OME1 (Define Units of Measure).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the LR265 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the LR265 error and implement a solution to resolve it.