How To Fix MILL118 - The piece unit of measure has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL - Messages in IS Mill Products

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The piece unit of measure has not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL118 - The piece unit of measure has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message MILL118, which states "The piece unit of measure has not been maintained," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined piece unit of measure for a specific material, which is necessary for processing transactions related to that material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The piece unit of measure (UoM) for the material has not been defined in the material master record.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not support the piece UoM, or it may not be configured correctly.
  Unit of Measure Settings: The settings for units of measure in the material master may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MILL118 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Sales Org. Data" views to check if the piece unit of measure is maintained.
  If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Piece Unit of Measure:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to edit the material master.
  In the relevant views, add the piece unit of measure (e.g., "PC" for pieces) in the appropriate field.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the piece unit of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the piece unit of measure is defined in the unit of measure settings in the system.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for the use of piece units of measure. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.