How To Fix MH407 - Units of measure for material &1 not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Units of measure for material &1 not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH407 - Units of measure for material &1 not found. ?

  The SAP error message MH407, which states "Units of measure for material &1 not found," typically occurs when the system cannot find the appropriate unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material in the material master data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, purchasing, or sales processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The material master record for the specified material does not have any units of measure defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure settings in the system may not be configured correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on the units of measure that can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number (replace &1 with the actual material number).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that the unit of measure is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Units of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and that any alternative units of measure are also set up.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using alternative units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections under "Logistics" to ensure that the units of measure are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARM: Units of Measure for Material
  T006: Units of Measure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MH407 error and ensure that the necessary units of measure are correctly defined for the material in question.