How To Fix MH154 - Unit of measure cannot be uniquely determined for EAN search

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Unit of measure cannot be uniquely determined for EAN search

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH154 - Unit of measure cannot be uniquely determined for EAN search ?

  The SAP error message MH154, which states "Unit of measure cannot be uniquely determined for EAN search," typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate unit of measure (UoM) for a product based on its European Article Number (EAN) during a search or transaction. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Multiple Units of Measure: The material associated with the EAN may have multiple units of measure defined, and the system cannot determine which one to use.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The EAN may not be correctly linked to the material master data, or the unit of measure data may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the EAN settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the EAN data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material. Ensure that the EAN is correctly linked to the material and that the units of measure are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review EAN Settings:
  
  Verify that the EAN is correctly assigned to the material in the material master. Check the EAN field in the Basic Data view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Define Default Unit of Measure:
  
  If multiple units of measure exist, consider defining a default unit of measure for the material to help the system determine which one to use during searches.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to units of measure and EANs in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies between the material master and EAN data. This can help identify any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling EANs and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM01 (Create Material) are useful for checking and updating material master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: 
  
  If custom logic is involved in determining the unit of measure, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect this process.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MH154 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.