How To Fix OD657 - Enter the UoM for carrier lead time.

OD657 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Enter the UoM for carrier lead time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD657 - Enter the UoM for carrier lead time. ?

  The SAP error message OD657, which states "Enter the UoM for carrier lead time," typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a Unit of Measure (UoM) to be specified for the carrier lead time, which is essential for calculating delivery times accurately.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM: The most common cause of this error is that the Unit of Measure for the carrier lead time has not been defined in the relevant configuration or master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the transportation management module, where the UoM for lead times is not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: During the entry of transportation or shipment data, the UoM field may have been left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (e.g., carrier master data) and ensure that the UoM for lead time