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