How To Fix MH142 - Specify the relevant content unit

MH142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Specify the relevant content unit

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MH142 - Details

• The SAP error message MH142, which states "Specify the relevant content unit," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system requires a specific content unit to be defined for the operation you are trying to perform, such as creating or updating a material document, handling inventory, or managing stock.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Content Unit: The content unit (such as a packaging unit or handling unit) has not been specified in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Configuration Issues: The relevant configuration settings for content units may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required field for the content unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Content Unit: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter the relevant content unit in the appropriate field. This could be a handling unit, packaging unit, or any other relevant unit of