How To Fix MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG161 - SoS unit of measure &1 for material &2 not updated. Contact system admin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG - Extractor Log Messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: SoS unit of measure &1 for material &2 not updated. Contact system admin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG161 - SoS unit of measure &1 for material &2 not updated. Contact system admin ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG161 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material in the system. The message typically states that the UoM for the specified material has not been updated, and it suggests contacting the system administrator for assistance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect UoM Configuration: The unit of measure for the material may not be defined correctly in the material master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its associated UoM.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to update the UoM for the material.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the UoM from being updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the Basic Data and Purchasing views.
  Ensure that the UoM is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Update UoM:
  
  If the UoM is missing or incorrect, you may need to update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Make sure to update the relevant views where the UoM is applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to units of measure in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the UoM settings are correctly configured for the material type and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve the system administrator or SAP support to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for material management and unit of measure handling for more detailed information.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG161.