How To Fix M2240 - Field & cannot be used without (a) dimension(s)

M2240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Field & cannot be used without (a) dimension(s)

What causes this issue?

As reference field for field &V1& you have given the field &V2&-&V3&.
This reference field serves as model for the field to be generated &V1&
of your info structure. The reference field &V2&-&V3& is the QUAN or
CURR type. Fields of this type are not possible without a unit. Since
the field &V1& in the info structure is given the type &V4& from the
reference field &V4&-&V3&, the field &V1& cannot be selected without
dimensions (units '00' or '50').

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the reference field that does not require a unit or assign a unit to
the field &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2240 - Field & cannot be used without (a) dimension(s) ?

  The SAP error message M2240, which states "Field & cannot be used without (a) dimension(s)," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules when there is an issue with the configuration of a material or a related document. This error indicates that a field that requires dimensional data (like length, width, height, or weight) is being used without the necessary dimension information being provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dimension Data: The material master record may not have the required dimension data filled in. This can happen if the material is defined without specifying its dimensions.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material type or the specific field may not be set up correctly to handle dimensions.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of a material or document, the user may have skipped entering dimension-related information.
  Custom Fields: If there are custom fields or enhancements in the system, they may not