How To Fix M9059 - Define a unit of measure

M9059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M9 - Logistics Information System: Planning Data

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Define a unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M9059 - Define a unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message M9059, which states "Define a unit of measure," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid unit of measure (UoM) for a material or product in a transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating material master records, processing purchase orders, or handling inventory transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure has not been defined for the material in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant UoM is not assigned to the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the unit of measure tables.
  Transaction Context: The error can also occur if the transaction being performed requires a specific unit of measure that has not been defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure in Material