How To Fix MM117 - The unit of measure & consists of more than 99999 base units of measure

MM117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: The unit of measure & consists of more than 99999 base units of measure

What causes this issue?

Each alternative unit of measure must not exceed 99999 base units of
measure.

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?

Reduce the number of units for the unit of measure &V1& or
for the lower-level units of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MM117 - Details

• The SAP error message MM117 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) you are trying to use consists of more than 99,999 base units of measure. This error typically arises in the context of material management when dealing with quantities that exceed the system's limit for a specific unit of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Quantity: The primary cause of this error is that the quantity being processed (e.g., in a purchase order, goods receipt, or inventory management) exceeds the maximum limit of 99,999 base units for the specified unit of measure.
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The unit of measure might be incorrectly configured in the material master or in the transaction being executed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where an incorrect quantity is being inputted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity: Verify the quantity you are trying to enter. Ensure that it does not exceed 99,999 base units. If it does, consider breaking the transaction into