How To Fix /PRA/CHECK_INPUT098 - Enter unit of measurement & in the record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/CHECK_INPUT -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Enter unit of measurement & in the record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/CHECK_INPUT098 - Enter unit of measurement & in the record ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/CHECK_INPUT098 Enter unit of measurement & in the record typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with master data or transactional data that requires a unit of measurement (UoM) to be specified. This error indicates that a required field for the unit of measurement is missing in the record you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measurement: The most common cause of this error is that the unit of measurement field is left blank or not filled in when creating or updating a record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material or product may not have a default unit of measurement set up.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the user did not input the required unit of measurement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Unit of Measurement: Go to the record that triggered the error and ensure that the unit of measurement field is filled in correctly. This could be in a material master, purchase order, or any other relevant document.
  Check Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error for specific materials or products, check the configuration settings in the material master (transaction code MM02) to ensure that a default unit of measurement is defined.
  Review Data Entry Procedures: Ensure that users are trained to enter all required fields, including the unit of measurement, when creating or updating records.
  Validation Rules: If applicable, review any validation rules or custom logic that may be enforcing the requirement for a unit of measurement and adjust them if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to use different transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01/MM02 for material master data
  ME21N for purchase orders
  MB1A for goods movements
  
  
  Unit of Measurement Table: You can check the unit of measurement settings in the SAP table T006, which contains the definitions of units of measurement.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling unit of measurement issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.