How To Fix NAA087 - The billing unit is missing for item &2 of supplier billing document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 087

• Message text: The billing unit is missing for item &2 of supplier billing document &1

What causes this issue?

The billed quantity for item &V2& of supplier billing document &V1& is
missing.

System Response

The business volume data cannot be updated.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator, as this is probably due to a
program error.

Procedure for System Administrators

The condition record concerned has (internal) number &V4& for condition
type &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA087 - The billing unit is missing for item &2 of supplier billing document &1 ?

  The SAP error message NAA087 indicates that there is a missing billing unit for a specific item in a supplier billing document. This error typically arises during the processing of invoices or billing documents in the SAP system, particularly in the context of logistics and procurement.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The billing unit (which could be a unit of measure like pieces, kilograms, etc.) is not specified for the item in the supplier billing document.
  Configuration Issues: The material master data may not be properly configured, leading to missing unit of measure information.
  Incomplete Document: The supplier billing document may not have been fully populated with all necessary details before submission.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing information in the billing unit fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NAA087 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Billing Document:
  
  Open the supplier billing document in SAP and verify that all required fields, especially the billing unit for the affected item, are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question and ensure that the unit of measure is defined correctly. You can do this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and checking the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Update the Billing Document:
  
  If the billing unit is missing, you can manually enter the correct billing unit in the supplier billing document and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to units of measure in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling billing documents and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MIRO (Enter Incoming Invoice) - where you might encounter this error.
  MM03 (Display Material) - to check material master data.
  
  
  Unit of Measure: Ensure that the unit of measure is defined in the material master and is consistent with the purchasing and sales views.
  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 correct the issue causing the NAA087 error in your SAP system.