How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP830 - You cannot specify a unit of measure without defining decimal places

/PLMB/BA_RCP830 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 830

• Message text: You cannot specify a unit of measure without defining decimal places

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/PLMB/BA_RCP830 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP830 indicates that you are trying to specify a unit of measure (UoM) in a context where decimal places have not been defined. This typically occurs in scenarios involving material management, inventory, or production where precise measurements are necessary.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A unit of measure is being defined or used in a transaction (like creating a material, entering a purchase order, etc.) without specifying how many decimal places are allowed for that unit.
  The system requires a definition of decimal places for certain units of measure to ensure accurate calculations and data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the decimal places for the unit of measure in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMN3 (or navigate through the SAP menu: Logistics -> General -> Master Data -> Units of Measure -> Define Units of