How To Fix MA028 - Not possible to change unit to "blank"

MA028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Not possible to change unit to "blank"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA028 - Not possible to change unit to "blank" ?

  The SAP error message MA028, which states "Not possible to change unit to 'blank'," typically occurs in the context of material master data or inventory management when there is an attempt to change the unit of measure (UoM) for a material to a blank value. This is not allowed because a material must always have a defined unit of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have inadvertently left the unit of measure field blank when trying to update material data.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue or a custom program that is incorrectly handling unit of measure changes.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules that prevent the unit of measure from being set to a blank value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the unit of measure field is not left blank. Enter a valid unit of measure that is defined in the system.
  Review Changes: If you are using a program or