How To Fix MM114 - Specify the lower-level unit of measure for the unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Specify the lower-level unit of measure for the unit of measure &

What causes this issue?

For the unit of measure &V1&, you have entered the number of
lower-level units, but you have not specified the lower-level unit of
measure itself.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM114 - Specify the lower-level unit of measure for the unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message MM114, which states "Specify the lower-level unit of measure for the unit of measure &," typically occurs in the context of material management when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) configuration for a material. This error indicates that the system requires a specification of a lower-level unit of measure for the given higher-level unit of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The lower-level unit of measure has not been defined for the specified higher-level unit of measure in the material master data.
  Incorrect UoM Settings: The unit of measure settings in the material master may not be correctly configured, leading to inconsistencies.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, particularly in the Units of Measure tab.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM114 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) depending on whether you are creating or modifying the material.
  
  
  
  Check Units of Measure:
  
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" tab in the material master record.
  Ensure that the higher-level unit of measure (UoM) is correctly defined and that a corresponding lower-level unit of measure is specified.
  
  
  
  Define Lower-Level UoM:
  
  If the lower-level unit of measure is missing, you need to add it. For example, if the higher-level UoM is "Box," you might need to specify "Piece" as the lower-level UoM.
  Ensure that the conversion factor between the higher-level and lower-level UoM is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code OMN3 (Define Units of Measure) to ensure that the UoM settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative unit) and how they relate to each other.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the various views in the material master, especially the Basic Data and Purchasing views, where UoM settings are defined.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM114 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured for unit of measure handling.