How To Fix PRC_PRI522 - Item &1: Unit of measurement &2 invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_PRI - Messages for Pricing Engine

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Item &1: Unit of measurement &2 invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_PRI522 - Item &1: Unit of measurement &2 invalid. ?

  The SAP error message PRC_PRI522 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measurement (UoM) for a specific item in a procurement or inventory process. This error typically arises when the system encounters a unit of measurement that is not valid or not recognized for the specified item.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measurement: The unit of measurement specified for the item does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The item may not have the correct UoM assigned in its master data (e.g., material master).
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the UoM during transaction processing.
  Missing UoM Conversion: If the item requires a conversion factor and it is not defined, this can lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measurement is correctly defined in the Basic Data view and that it is valid for the material type.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measurement is defined in the system (transaction code CUNI).
  Check if the UoM is active and correctly configured for the relevant material type.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, double-check the UoM entered for any typos or incorrect values.
  Ensure that the UoM used is one of the valid units defined for the material.
  
  
  
  UoM Conversion:
  
  If applicable, check if there are any conversion factors defined for the UoM. If the item requires a conversion, ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on UoM configuration and management.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to UoM errors.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PRC_PRI522 error in SAP.