How To Fix O3180 - Enter a unit of measure with dimension heating value (volume)

O3180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Enter a unit of measure with dimension heating value (volume)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3180 - Enter a unit of measure with dimension heating value (volume) ?

  The SAP error message O3180, which states "Enter a unit of measure with dimension heating value (volume)," typically occurs in the context of materials management or when dealing with products that have specific measurement requirements, particularly in the energy or chemical industries.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to enter or process a material that requires a unit of measure (UoM) related to heating value, but the system does not recognize the UoM you have provided. The heating value is a measure of the energy content of a fuel, and it is usually expressed in terms of volume (e.g., MJ/m³, BTU/ft³).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure for the heating value is correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" views of the material