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

O8387 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8387 - Details

• 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),