How To Fix MEOUT120 - Missing unit of measure or currency for scales (for &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEOUT - New Business Logic for Outline Agreements

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Missing unit of measure or currency for scales (for &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT120 - Missing unit of measure or currency for scales (for &1) ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT120 indicates that there is a missing unit of measure or currency for scales in a purchasing document, such as a purchase order or a contract. This error typically arises when the system expects a unit of measure or currency to be defined for a specific item or scale but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The item in the purchasing document may not have a defined unit of measure in the material master or in the purchasing info record.
  Missing Currency: The currency for the transaction may not be specified or may be incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Scale Configuration: If the item is configured with scales (e.g., pricing scales), the scales may not have the necessary unit of measure or currency defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master, purchasing info records, or the purchase order itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the unit of measure is correctly defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Check the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13) for the material and vendor combination to ensure that the unit of measure and currency are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchase Order:
  
  Review the purchase order (transaction code ME23N) to ensure that the item details, including the unit of measure and currency, are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Check Scale Configuration:
  
  If scales are being used, ensure that the scales are properly configured with the correct unit of measure and currency. This can be done in the pricing conditions (transaction code MEK1 for creating or MEK2 for changing).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MEK1/MEK2: Create/Change Pricing Conditions
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data, purchasing info records, and pricing conditions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MEOUT120 error message in SAP.