How To Fix O3077 - Unit of measure & not allowed for oil or natural gas quantities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Unit of measure & not allowed for oil or natural gas quantities

What causes this issue?

You have entered a unit of measure that does not belong to one of these
dimensions: volume, mass, energy or dimensionless. For these
dimensions, standard code has been developed by SAP for the conversion
process within the Quantity Conversion Interface (QCI). If you need to
perform a conversion between quantities that have units of measure with
different dimensions, you have to write a BADI implementation for this
conversion.

How to fix this error?

Choose a unit of measure that is linked to one of the dimensions listed
above or write an implementation for the conversion using transaction
SE19 and BADI OIB_QCI_DIM1_TO_DIM2, method DIMENSION_TO_DIMENSION . For
this method, an example implementation is delivered with IS OIL Service
Pack 2, 4.6C and subsequent releases.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3077 - Unit of measure & not allowed for oil or natural gas quantities ?

  The SAP error message O3077 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) you are trying to use is not allowed for oil or natural gas quantities in the system. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, especially when dealing with the oil and gas industry, where specific units of measure are required for accurate reporting and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use is not configured in the system for oil or natural gas transactions. For example, units like "barrels" or "cubic meters" may be required, while others like "liters" or "gallons" may not be permitted.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in SAP for the material type or the specific transaction may not allow the use of the specified unit of measure.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the oil or gas product may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions on the units of measure that can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure: Verify the unit of measure you are trying to use. Ensure that it is appropriate for oil or natural gas transactions. Commonly accepted units include:
  
  Barrels (bbl)
  Cubic meters (m³)
  Tons (for certain types of oil)
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Go to the material master record for the product in question and check the units of measure defined there. Ensure that the correct base unit of measure is set and that alternative units of measure are also configured properly.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (usually under Logistics > Material Management > Basic Settings > Units of Measure).
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is allowed for the specific material type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support or Functional Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management or the oil and gas industry. They can provide insights into specific configurations or restrictions that may be in place.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific error messages and provide guidance on how to resolve them.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to units of measure in the context of oil and gas to understand the requirements and best practices.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider training sessions on material management and unit of measure configurations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.