How To Fix O8355 - Please enter a unit of measure for volume

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Please enter a unit of measure for volume

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8355 - Please enter a unit of measure for volume ?

  The SAP error message O8355, which states "Please enter a unit of measure for volume," typically occurs when a user is trying to enter or process data related to volume measurements in SAP, but the system does not have a specified unit of measure (UoM) for volume.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the relevant material or product does not have a defined unit of measure for volume in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for units of measure in the system may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have forgotten to enter a unit of measure when creating or updating a record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Basic Data view and ensure that a unit of measure for volume (e.g., liters, cubic meters) is defined.
  If it is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  
  
  
  Define Units of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is not defined in the system, you can define it using transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure).
  Ensure that the volume unit you need is available in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining units of measure and ensure that the volume units are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  When entering data, ensure that you are selecting or entering a valid unit of measure for volume.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CUNI: Define Units of Measure
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data and unit of measure configuration.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter and manage material data, including the importance of specifying units of measure.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O8355 error and ensure that the necessary unit of measure for volume is correctly entered in the system.