How To Fix OD555 - Unit of measure &1 not valid for material &2 - make new entry.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 not valid for material &2 - make new entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD555 - Unit of measure &1 not valid for material &2 - make new entry. ?

  The SAP error message OD555 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) specified for a material is not valid. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like creating a purchase order, sales order, or inventory movement) that involves a material, but the unit of measure you are using is not defined for that material in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use is not defined for the material in the material master.
  Missing UoM Configuration: The unit of measure may not be set up in the system for the specific material type or plant.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the unit of measure field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OD555 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to see the valid units of measure for the material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed there.
  
  
  
  Add or Modify Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is not valid, you can add it by going to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" view and add the required unit of measure.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using a unit of measure that requires conversion (e.g., from pieces to boxes), ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined in the system. You can check this in transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) to see if the UoM exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material master data management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  CUNI: Unit of Measure
  
  
  Material Master Views: Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Plant Data/Storage.
  Unit of Measure Types: Ensure that the UoM is compatible with the material type and the business processes in your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD555 error and successfully use the desired unit of measure for the specified material.