How To Fix O5212 - Unit of measure restriction message type is missing.

O5212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O5 - IS-Oil: MCOE message pool

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Unit of measure restriction message type is missing.

What causes this issue?

No message type was entered after switching on the restriction for the
unit of measure field.

System Response

You must enter a message type.

How to fix this error?

Set the message type to 'E' for error mode, 'W' for warning mode, or
'I' for information mode. This determines the type of message used for
checking the contract restriction on the unit of measure field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O5212 - Details

• The SAP error message O5212, which states "Unit of measure restriction message type is missing," typically occurs in the context of material master data or when dealing with unit of measure (UoM) settings in SAP. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration or assignment related to the unit of measure for a specific material or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The unit of measure (UoM) settings for a material may not be properly configured in the material master.
  Message Type Not Defined: The message type for unit of measure restrictions may not be defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to units of measure, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling UoM restrictions correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of