How To Fix M3468 - Unit of measure must be base unit, WM unit, or unit of issue

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Unit of measure must be base unit, WM unit, or unit of issue

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure you have entered for loading equipment quantity is
not the base unit of measure, nor is it a WM unit of measure, nor is it
a unit of issue.

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?

Choose one of these three units of measure as the unit of measure for
your loading equipment quantity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3468 - Unit of measure must be base unit, WM unit, or unit of issue ?

  The SAP error message M3468 ("Unit of measure must be base unit, WM unit, or unit of issue") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or warehouse management when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure used in the transaction does not match the expected units defined in the material master. The system expects the unit of measure to be either the base unit, the warehouse management (WM) unit, or the unit of issue.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the settings for the specific transaction type that is being executed.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered an incorrect unit of measure manually during the transaction.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may not be properly set up to include the necessary units of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the units of measure defined for the material. Ensure that the base unit, WM unit, and unit of issue are correctly set up.
  If necessary, update the material master to include the correct units of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction data where the error occurred. Ensure that the unit of measure being used is one of the acceptable types (base unit, WM unit, or unit of issue).
  If the unit of measure is incorrect, change it to one of the acceptable types.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to units of measure in the relevant modules (e.g., Inventory Management, Warehouse Management).
  Ensure that the configuration allows for the correct units of measure to be used in transactions.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the error is due to data entry mistakes, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter units of measure in transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on units of measure and how they are used in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and WM transactions if applicable.
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure in SAP, including base unit, alternative unit, and unit of issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.