How To Fix MA056 - Only enter units that are maintained in the system

MA056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Only enter units that are maintained in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA056 - Only enter units that are maintained in the system ?

  The SAP error message MA056 ("Only enter units that are maintained in the system") typically occurs when you are trying to enter a unit of measure (UoM) in a transaction or master data record that is not defined or maintained in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or updating material master records, purchase orders, or sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the relevant settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the unit of measure being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA056 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure you are trying to enter is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of