How To Fix MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS079 - Unit of measure has not been maintained for BOM item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS - Manage Production Routing Version

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Unit of measure has not been maintained for BOM item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS079 - Unit of measure has not been maintained for BOM item &1 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS079 indicates that there is a missing unit of measure (UoM) for a Bill of Materials (BOM) item in the system. This error typically arises during planning or when trying to process a BOM that requires a unit of measure for one or more of its components.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure for the BOM item specified (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been maintained in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or BOM settings that prevent the unit of measure from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the BOM and the material master, leading to the system not being able to find the required UoM.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the BOM item (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure is maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  If the UoM is missing, you will need to maintain it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Maintain BOM:
  
  Check the BOM for the item in question (transaction code CS03).
  Ensure that the components listed in the BOM have their units of measure correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly set up in the material master.
  
  
  
  Recreate BOM:
  
  If the BOM is corrupted or incorrectly configured, consider recreating the BOM for the affected material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configurations related to your version of SAP that might affect UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Settings: Familiarize yourself with how units of measure are defined and maintained in SAP, including the use of base units and alternative units.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS079 error in SAP.