How To Fix MR054 - Choose a different unit of measure for the generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Choose a different unit of measure for the generic material

What causes this issue?

You are displaying the stock data of the generic material using a unit
of measure that has not been defined for all of the variants. As a
result, it is not possible to display the stock data in this unit of
measure for the variants.

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?

Choose a unit of measure for the generic material that has been defined
for all of the variants, or maintain the missing units of measure for
the variants concerned in the material master.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR054 - Choose a different unit of measure for the generic material ?

  The SAP error message MR054 ("Choose a different unit of measure for the generic material") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) specified in a transaction and the unit of measure defined for a generic material in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, goods receipts, or inventory management activities.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The unit of measure you are trying to use for a generic material does not match the units defined in the material master record.
  Generic Material: The material in question is a generic material, which means it may not have a specific unit of measure assigned, or the unit of measure you are trying to use is not valid for that generic material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the purchasing or inventory management settings that restrict the use of certain units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material. Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed there.
  If the material is a generic material, consider creating a specific material or adjusting the generic material settings.
  
  
  
  Change Unit of Measure: 
  
  If the unit of measure you are trying to use is not valid, select a different unit of measure that is compatible with the generic material.
  
  
  
  Create a Specific Material: 
  
  If the generic material does not meet your needs, consider creating a specific material with the required unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the material management module to ensure that the units of measure are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling generic materials and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  MIGO (Goods Movement)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: 
  
  Ensure you are familiar with the relevant views in the material master, such as Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales views, as they may contain important information regarding units of measure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide updates and patches.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MR054 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.