How To Fix O1627 - & UoM is not maintained for this material. Change as necessary.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 627

• Message text: & UoM is not maintained for this material. Change as necessary.

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure has to be maintained for the material.

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?

Check if the unit of measure which was entered is correct.
Maintain the unit of measure in the material master for the material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1627 - & UoM is not maintained for this material. Change as necessary. ?

  The SAP error message O1627, which states "UoM is not maintained for this material. Change as necessary," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an operation involving a material that does not have a Unit of Measure (UoM) defined in the system. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating a purchase order, sales order, or inventory management activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM Configuration: The material master record for the specific material does not have a UoM defined in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly to allow for UoM maintenance.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent the UoM from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the Basic Data view and ensure that the UoM is maintained.
  If the UoM is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and updating the necessary views.
  
  
  
  Maintain UoM in Different Views:
  
  Ensure that the UoM is maintained in all relevant views, such as:
  
  Basic Data
  Purchasing
  Sales Organization Data
  
  
  Each view may require its own UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Group:
  
  Ensure that the UoM group assigned to the material is correctly configured and that the UoMs within that group are valid.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Check if the material type allows for UoM maintenance. You can do this by reviewing the configuration in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Logistics -> Material Management -> Material Master -> Basic Settings -> Material Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run a consistency check or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the material master data is consistent.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  UoM Configuration: You can configure UoM settings in the SAP system through the IMG path mentioned above.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and UoM settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O1627 error and ensure that the UoM is properly maintained for the material in question.