How To Fix O3240 - Transaction unit of measure is initial

O3240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Transaction unit of measure is initial

What causes this issue?

The system attempts to convert a quantity between two units of measure
(Uom). The source or transaction UoM is initial. The conversion is not
defined.

System Response

The system stops processing.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The problem is caused by an incorrect call of function
OIB_QCI_QUANTITY_CONTROL or OIB_QCI_CONVERSION_SIMPLE. Note the
transaction/process for which the error occurs and either change your
program or contact SAP if the error occurs in a standard SAP program.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3240 - Transaction unit of measure is initial ?

  The SAP error message O3240, which states "Transaction unit of measure is initial," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when a transaction is being processed without a defined unit of measure for the material involved. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory counts, or when creating purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The material master record for the item being processed does not have a defined transaction unit of measure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure settings in the material master may not be properly configured.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an empty or null value for the unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the "Basic Data" view and any relevant views (like Purchasing or Sales).
  Ensure that