How To Fix MILL117 - More than one piece unit of measure has been maintained for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL - Messages in IS Mill Products

• Message number: 117

• Message text: More than one piece unit of measure has been maintained for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL117 - More than one piece unit of measure has been maintained for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message MILL117 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material in the system. This error typically arises when more than one piece unit of measure has been defined for a material, which can lead to confusion in inventory management and transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Multiple piece units of measure (e.g., each, box, pack) are defined for the same material in the material master data.
  The system is unable to determine which unit of measure to use for transactions involving that material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MILL117 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the "Units of Measure" view.
  Review the defined units of measure for the material.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Units:
  
  Look for any duplicate entries for piece units of measure. For example, if both "EA" (each) and "PK" (pack) are defined as piece units, this could cause the error.
  
  
  
  Remove or Adjust Units:
  
  If you find duplicate piece units, decide which one should be retained based on your business requirements.
  You can remove or adjust the unnecessary unit of measure using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings in the system allow for the correct handling of units of measure. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the material in a transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) in SAP: UoM is a critical aspect of inventory management and logistics in SAP. It defines how materials are measured and managed in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It includes various views, such as basic data, purchasing, sales, and accounting.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.