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How To Fix ME057 - Unit of measure & not defined (please check your input)


ME057 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

  • Message number: 057

  • Message text: Unit of measure & not defined (please check your input)

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  • INCLUDE NA_T006_UNDEF LANGUAGE EN

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ME057 - Details

  • The SAP error message ME057 ("Unit of measure & not defined (please check your input)") typically occurs when you are trying to enter a unit of measure (UoM) in a transaction related to purchasing or inventory management, and the system does not recognize the specified unit of measure. This can happen for various reasons, including:
    Causes:
    
    Undefined Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
    Incorrect UoM in Master Data: The unit of measure may not be correctly assigned to the material in the material master data.
    Missing UoM in the UoM Table: The unit of measure may not exist in the relevant UoM tables (e.g., T006).
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the recognition of the unit of measure. Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the unit of measure you entered. Solutions: Check Unit of Measure

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