How To Fix M2167 - Maintain entries for units in table T445E

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Maintain entries for units in table T445E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2167 - Maintain entries for units in table T445E ?

  The SAP error message M2167, which states "Maintain entries for units in table T445E," typically occurs when there are missing or incorrect entries in the unit of measure (UoM) configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with material master data or during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory management transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of necessary entries in the T445E table, which is used to define the conversion factors and relationships between different units of measure for materials. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure Entries: The specific unit of measure you are trying to use is not defined in the T445E table.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration for the units of measure.
  Custom Units: If you are using custom units of measure that have not been properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M2167 error, you need to maintain the entries in the T445E table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the T445E Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16N (General Table Display) to access the T445E table.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Look for the unit of measure that is causing the error. Verify if it exists and if the conversion factors are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Entries:
  
  If the required unit of measure is missing, you can add a new entry:
  
  Go to transaction code OMU1 (Maintain Units of Measure) or use the appropriate configuration path in SPRO.
  Define the new unit of measure and its conversion factors relative to the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your entries.
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again: Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and test it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMU1: Maintain Units of Measure
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16N: General Table Display
  
  
  
  Table T445E: This table contains the unit of measure conversion factors and is crucial for ensuring that different units can be converted correctly within the system.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on unit of measure configuration and best practices.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M2167 error and ensure that your unit of measure configurations are correctly set up in SAP.