How To Fix O8387 - &1 is not a weight unit of measure. Weight data will not be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 387

• Message text: &1 is not a weight unit of measure. Weight data will not be changed

What causes this issue?

You have made a request to import data to your transport unit from the
corresponding equipment/fleet object. The unit of measure that is to be
used for weight data for the equipment has not been set up as weight
data.

System Response

Weight-related data will not be changed on the transport unit.

How to fix this error?

Please check the unit of measure for weights in your equipment/fleet
object master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8387 - &1 is not a weight unit of measure. Weight data will not be changed ?

  The SAP error message O8387 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) you are trying to use for weight is not recognized as a valid weight unit in the system. This typically occurs when you are attempting to change or enter weight data in a transaction, and the specified unit of measure does not match the expected weight units defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use is not defined as a weight unit in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant material or product.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the unit of measure being entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify the unit of measure you are trying to use. Common weight units in SAP include KG (kilograms), G (grams), LB (pounds), etc.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly spelled and formatted.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area where units of measure are defined.
  Check the settings under Logistics - General > Master Data > Units of Measure to ensure that the unit you are trying to use is defined as a weight unit.
  
  
  
  Assign Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is not defined as a weight unit, you may need to create or modify it in the system.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is assigned to the relevant material master records if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage units of measure and weight data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data and see the assigned units of measure.
  Unit of Measure Tables: The relevant tables in SAP that deal with units of measure include:
  
  T006 (Units of Measure)
  T006A (Units of Measure: Language-dependent Texts)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to unit of measure issues that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.