How To Fix ME058 - Unit of measure & not defined as commercial unit

ME058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Unit of measure & not defined as commercial unit

What causes this issue?

The key of the unit of measure you entered is not defined as a
commercial unit.
&WHAT_TO_DO& (system administrator)
Check the definition of the unit of measure via Customizing.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMSC>Check units of measurement</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME058 - Unit of measure & not defined as commercial unit ?

  The SAP error message ME058, which states "Unit of measure & not defined as commercial unit," typically occurs in the context of purchasing or inventory management when the system encounters a unit of measure (UoM) that is not recognized as a valid commercial unit for the material in question. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating a purchase order, goods receipt, or inventory management activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure used in the transaction is not defined in the material master as a commercial unit. This means that the system does not recognize it as a valid unit for purchasing or inventory purposes.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the appropriate UoM settings configured. For example, the UoM might be defined in the material master but not as a commercial unit.
  Incorrect UoM Usage: The user may have mistakenly entered a UoM that is