How To Fix R7B091 - The Fixed Unit of Measure field is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 091

• Message text: The Fixed Unit of Measure field is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B091 - The Fixed Unit of Measure field is empty ?

  The SAP error message R7B091, which states "The Fixed Unit of Measure field is empty," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when a fixed unit of measure is required but not provided for a material or product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The fixed unit of measure has not been defined for the material in the material master record.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material type or unit of measure may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the material master, the fixed unit of measure field may have been left blank inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the Basic Data view or the Purchasing view to see if the Fixed Unit of Measure field is populated.
  If it is empty, you will need to update the material master record (transaction code MM02) to include the appropriate fixed unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Define Fixed Unit of Measure:
  
  If the fixed unit of measure is not defined, you can define it in the material master by selecting the appropriate unit of measure from the list of allowed units.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SPRO (Customizing) to ensure that the unit of measure settings for the relevant material type are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the fixed unit of measure is set up in the unit of measure conversion settings if applicable.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that any data entry processes or interfaces that create or update material master records are validating the fixed unit of measure field to prevent it from being left empty.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to modify material master records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message R7B091 and ensure that the fixed unit of measure is correctly populated in the material master.