How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING385 - Energy UoM should be blank for non gas product and NGLS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Energy UoM should be blank for non gas product and NGLS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING385 - Energy UoM should be blank for non gas product and NGLS ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING385 indicates that there is an issue with the Unit of Measure (UoM) for a non-gas product or Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) in the context of energy accounting. This error typically arises in the SAP system when the UoM field is incorrectly populated for products that should not have a UoM specified.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The UoM field may have been filled in for a product that is classified as a non-gas product or NGL, which should not have a UoM.
  Configuration Issues: The product master data or the configuration settings in SAP may not be set up correctly to handle non-gas products or NGLs.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the UoM was incorrectly transferred or not cleared for the relevant products.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data: Review the product master data for the affected product. Ensure that the UoM field is blank for non-gas products and NGLs.
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP and verify the UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Update UoM Field: If the UoM field is populated, clear it for the relevant products. This can usually be done through the product master data transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in SAP related to product categorization and UoM assignments. Ensure that the system is correctly set up to handle non-gas products and NGLs without requiring a UoM.
  
  
  Data Validation: If data was migrated, perform a validation check to ensure that all non-gas products and NGLs have the UoM field set to blank. Correct any discrepancies found during this validation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to energy accounting and product classifications.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling UoM for non-gas products.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user forums or communities where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry and product management are trained on the correct procedures for handling UoM in SAP, particularly for energy products.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your SAP system is correctly configured for handling non-gas products and NGLs.