How To Fix MA379 - Please maintain the quantity/currency unit

MA379 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Please maintain the quantity/currency unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA379 - Please maintain the quantity/currency unit ?

  The SAP error message MA379 ("Please maintain the quantity/currency unit") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents, inventory management, or material master data. This error indicates that the system requires a quantity or currency unit to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity or Currency Unit: The most common cause is that the quantity or currency unit fields are left blank in a transaction where they are required.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or purchasing info records that do not define the necessary units.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip fields or enter incorrect data formats that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the quantity and currency unit fields, are filled in correctly. This includes checking for any leading or trailing spaces that might cause the system to