How To Fix MK035 - Unit of measure with format error for material &1 and GTIN &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MK - Mass Handling in the Material Master

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Unit of measure with format error for material &1 and GTIN &2

What causes this issue?

During the import of GTIN data from a file/from the clipboard, an
invalid unit of measure was read for article &V1& and GTIN &V2&. This
unit of measure was not submitted.

System Response

The relevant data line was flagged as having errors.

How to fix this error?

You can correct this error only by adjusting the data in your input
file/in the clipboard.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK035 - Unit of measure with format error for material &1 and GTIN &2 ?

  The SAP error message MK035 indicates that there is a unit of measure (UoM) format error for a specific material and its associated Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). This error typically arises when the unit of measure defined for a material does not conform to the expected format or standards set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect UoM Definition: The unit of measure for the material may not be defined correctly in the material master data.
  Invalid GTIN: The GTIN associated with the material may not be correctly linked or formatted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the UoM settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of material master data can lead to format issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly defined and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Verify GTIN:
  
  Check the GTIN associated with the material to ensure it is valid and correctly formatted.
  Ensure that the GTIN is correctly linked to the material in the system.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system (transaction code OME1).
  Ensure that the UoM is set up correctly in the system and that it adheres to the required standards.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or errors.
  Use transaction code MM02 to make necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on UoM and GTIN formats.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OME1: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to UoM and GTIN errors.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on managing material master data and units of measure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MK035 error in your SAP system.