How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES123 - Sales unit of measure is initial, inspection &1 item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Sales unit of measure is initial, inspection &1 item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES123 - Sales unit of measure is initial, inspection &1 item &2 ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES123 indicates that the sales unit of measure for a specific inspection item is not defined (i.e., it is "initial" or empty). This typically occurs during the inspection process in Quality Management (QM) when the system expects a valid sales unit of measure for the material being inspected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Unit of Measure: The material master record for the inspected item does not have a sales unit of measure defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the sales organization settings.
  Data Entry Errors: The data entered during the creation of the material master or during the inspection lot creation may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number and plant.
  Navigate to the Sales Organization Data view and check if the sales unit of measure is defined. If it is missing, you will need to update the material master.
  
  
  
  Update Sales Unit of Measure:
  
  If the sales unit of measure is missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Go to the Sales Organization Data view and enter the appropriate sales unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot:
  
  If the error occurs during the inspection lot processing, ensure that the inspection lot is correctly linked to a material that has a defined sales unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, check the settings in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module to ensure that the sales unit of measure is correctly configured for the relevant sales organization.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct sales unit of measure, consult the relevant documentation or your organization's data standards.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the sales unit of measure is properly defined for the material in question.