How To Fix MM_PUR_SES034 - Please maintain the unit of measure on SES item &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Please maintain the unit of measure on SES item &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES034 - Please maintain the unit of measure on SES item &1. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES034 indicates that there is a missing unit of measure for a Service Entry Sheet (SES) item. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a Service Entry Sheet in the Materials Management (MM) module, and the system requires a unit of measure to be specified for the service item.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure (UoM) for the service item has not been maintained or is missing in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The service master record does not have a unit of measure defined.
  The service item in the SES does not have a UoM specified.
  The configuration settings for the service item may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM_PUR_SES034 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code AC03 (Display Service Master) or AC02 (Change Service Master).
  Enter the service number and check if the unit of measure is maintained in the service master record. If it is missing, you need to maintain it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure in SES:
  
  When creating or editing the Service Entry Sheet, ensure that you specify the unit of measure for each service item. You can do this in the relevant field in the SES screen.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for services in the SAP system. You may need to consult with your SAP MM configuration team to ensure that the service types and units of measure are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  If the SES is linked to a Purchase Order (PO), ensure that the PO has the correct unit of measure defined for the service item.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct unit of measure to use, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a colleague who is familiar with the service being processed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ML81N: Create Service Entry Sheet
  ML82: Change Service Entry Sheet
  ML83: Display Service Entry Sheet
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration:
  
  UoM settings can be configured in the SAP system under the relevant customizing settings. You may need access to the SPRO transaction to view or modify these settings.
  
  
  
  Service Master Data:
  
  Service master data is crucial for managing services in SAP. Ensure that all relevant data is maintained correctly to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES034 error and successfully maintain the unit of measure for the service entry sheet item.