How To Fix /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_29175 - Unit of measure &1 not allowed for material &2 in plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_29 -

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 not allowed for material &2 in plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_29175 - Unit of measure &1 not allowed for material &2 in plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_29175 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of Material BOM (Bill of Materials) mapping or when trying to perform operations related to materials that have specific unit of measure requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified for the material does not match the allowed units of measure defined in the material master for that specific plant.
  Material Master Configuration: The material may not be properly configured in the material master, particularly in the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views where the unit of measure is defined.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may have specific settings that restrict the use of certain units of measure for the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the BOM or other related configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the unit of measure settings in the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed as an allowed unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant-specific settings for the material to ensure that the unit of measure is allowed.
  You can do this by navigating to the plant-specific data in the material master.
  
  
  
  Adjust BOM Settings:
  
  If you are working with a BOM, ensure that the BOM is correctly configured to use the appropriate unit of measure for the components.
  You can check the BOM using transaction code CS03.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to unit of measure settings and BOM configurations for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the material master and the BOM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, the unit of measure is a critical aspect of material management, affecting inventory management, sales, and production processes.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how materials are managed in different contexts (e.g., purchasing, sales, inventory).
  BOM (Bill of Materials): A BOM is a comprehensive list of materials, components, and assemblies required to produce a product. Each component in a BOM can have specific unit of measure requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_29175.