How To Fix ME301 - System error: field for unit neither 3 nor 6 characters long


ME301 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

  • Message number: 301

  • Message text: System error: field for unit neither 3 nor 6 characters long

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  • What causes this issue?

    The description for the external unit of measurement is not defined in
    table T006B or T006C in the specified language.

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 LANGUAGE EN

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME301 - System error: field for unit neither 3 nor 6 characters long ?
    The SAP error message ME301, which states "System error: field for unit neither 3 nor 6 characters long," typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with units of measure in purchasing documents or material master records.
    
    Cause: This error is usually caused by an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction. Specifically, it indicates that the unit of measure field is not formatted correctly. In SAP, units of measure are expected to be either 3 or 6 characters long. If the unit of measure being entered is shorter than 3 characters or longer than 6 characters, this error will be triggered.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Unit of Measure: Verify the unit of measure being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is either 3 or 6 characters long. Common units of measure include "EA" (each), "KG" (kilogram), "MTR" (meter),

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