How To Fix MDS_PRD006 - Error when validating order unit: &1

MDS_PRD006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDS_PRD - Master Data Synchronization Product side messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error when validating order unit: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDS_PRD006 - Error when validating order unit: &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDS_PRD006, which states "Error when validating order unit: &1," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or when dealing with product data in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the order unit specified for a material or product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Order Unit: The order unit specified in the material master or during the transaction may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or in the settings related to the order unit.
  Missing Data: The order unit may not be defined in the relevant tables or may be missing necessary data.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies between the order unit and other related data, such as the base unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the order unit specified for the material.
  Ensure that