How To Fix M3353 - Unit of measure & not maintained for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Unit of measure & not maintained for material &

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a unit of measure that does not yet exist in the
material master record.

How to fix this error?

Create the unit of measure &V1& as an alternative unit of measure in
the material master reocrd.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3353 - Unit of measure & not maintained for material & ?

  The SAP error message M3353 indicates that a unit of measure (UoM) has not been maintained for a specific material in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction involving a material that lacks the necessary unit of measure configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure for the specified material has not been defined in the material master record.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not support the required unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent the system from recognizing the unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3353 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" views to check if the unit of measure is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can maintain it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing) and enter the required unit of measure in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If the material uses multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined. This can be done in the "Units of Measure" view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for the unit of measure you are trying to use. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to ensure that there are no other data issues related to the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct unit of measure or how to maintain it, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  SPRO: Customizing (to check material type settings)
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, alternative unit, etc.) and how they relate to your materials.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3353 error and ensure that the unit of measure is properly maintained for the material in question.