How To Fix OC555 - Specified unit of measure & not of dimension type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OC - IS-Oil: BDRP Bulk Distribution Requirement Planning messages

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Specified unit of measure & not of dimension type &

What causes this issue?

You have specified <GL:unit_of_measure>unit of measure</> &V1&.
However, you may only specify units of measure of dimension type &V2&
in this field.

System Response

Processing cannot continue unless a unit of measure of the dimension
type &V2& is specified.

How to fix this error?

Specify a unit of measure of dimension type &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OC555 - Specified unit of measure & not of dimension type & ?

  The SAP error message OC555 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) specified in a transaction or configuration. Specifically, it suggests that the unit of measure you are trying to use is not compatible with the expected dimension type. This can occur in various contexts, such as material master data, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure does not match the expected dimension type (e.g., weight, volume, length).
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct dimension type.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may have incorrect or incomplete data regarding units of measure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle the unit of measure correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) and verify that the unit of measure is correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate dimension type.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record and check the units of measure assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (e.g., sales order, purchase order), review the data entered in that transaction to ensure that the correct unit of measure is being used.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles units of measure and their associated dimension types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on units of measure and dimension types relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure in SAP, such as base units, alternative units, and their conversions.
  Dimension Types: Familiarize yourself with the various dimension types (e.g., weight, volume, length) and how they relate to units of measure.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OC555 error and implement a solution to resolve it.