How To Fix MAT_MESSAGES012 - No measure of unit exists for material '&1'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No measure of unit exists for material '&1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES012 - No measure of unit exists for material '&1'. ?

  The SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES012 indicates that there is no measure of unit defined for the specified material. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation involving a material that lacks the necessary unit of measure (UoM) configuration in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The material in question does not have a unit of measure defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly to allow for the necessary unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master record.
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure settings in the configuration may not be properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that a unit of measure is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it by going to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for the use of the required unit of measure. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Attributes of Material Types.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Recheck Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the transaction again that resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, a unit of measure is a standard quantity used to measure the amount of a material. Common units include pieces, kilograms, liters, etc.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials that an organization procures, produces, and sells.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.