How To Fix MMPUR_CONF006 - Price unit of measure &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CONF - Messages for Confirmations in Purchasing

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Price unit of measure &1 not defined

What causes this issue?

The price unit of measure &V1& does not agree with the price unit of
measure &V2& from item &V3& of the purchasing document &V4&.

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?

In the case of confirmations, it is necessary to use the same order unit
as in the underlying document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CONF006 - Price unit of measure &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CONF006 indicates that the price unit of measure (UoM) specified in a purchasing document (like a purchase order or a purchase requisition) is not defined in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The price unit of measure has not been defined in the system for the material or service being procured.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may not have the correct unit of measure settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the purchasing document and the material master data regarding the unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MMPUR_CONF006 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Purchasing" view to ensure that the price unit of measure is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) has the correct unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Define Price Unit of Measure:
  
  If the price unit of measure is not defined, you can define it in the configuration settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Units of Measure.
  Here, you can add or modify the price unit of measure.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Document:
  
  Review the purchase order or requisition to ensure that the unit of measure used is valid and corresponds to the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, units of measure are critical for ensuring that quantities are correctly interpreted and processed in purchasing and inventory management.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials, including purchasing, sales, and inventory data.
  Vendor Master Data: This contains information about vendors, including payment terms, addresses, and purchasing data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMPUR_CONF006 error and ensure that the price unit of measure is correctly defined in your SAP system.