How To Fix MN485 - Unit of quantity for item &2 of settlement document &1 is missing

MN485 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Unit of quantity for item &2 of settlement document &1 is missing

What causes this issue?

The supplier business volume update should have been carried out for
purchasing document &V1&. However, a communication structure for
updating in the Logistics Information System was not passed on by the
invoking program.

System Response

Updating was not carried for purchasing document &V1&.

How to fix this error?

This is probably due to an internal program error. Therefore, you should
contact your system administrator.
The error occurred in function module &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN485 - Unit of quantity for item &2 of settlement document &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message MN485 indicates that there is a missing unit of quantity for a specific item in a settlement document. This error typically arises in the context of settlement processes, such as when dealing with internal orders, projects, or other cost objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a unit of quantity for a specific item in the settlement document, but it is not provided. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material or service item may not have a defined unit of measure in the master data.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation of the settlement document, the unit of measure may not have been entered or was inadvertently left blank.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing information in the unit of measure fields.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not