How To Fix MR080 - The unit of measure entered does not exist for &

MR080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 080

• Message text: The unit of measure entered does not exist for &

What causes this issue?

You have chosen <LS>New selection</> for a unit of measure that is not
defined in the logon language &V1&.

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?

Enter a unit of measure allowed in the logon language. You can check
the units of measure allowed for the material by choosing <LS>Extras</>
-> <LS>Units of measure</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MR080 - Details

• The SAP error message MR080, which states "The unit of measure entered does not exist for &," typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction that involves a unit of measure (UoM) that is not defined or recognized in the system for the specified material or product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use has not been defined in the material master for the specific material.
  Incorrect UoM: The UoM entered may be misspelled or not in the correct format.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of units of measure in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the "Units of Measure" view.
  Ensure that the UoM you are trying to use is listed there.
  
  
  
  Add Missing UoM:
  
  If the UoM