How To Fix RPUDB005 - Unit of measure &1 not defined for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPUDB - Error Messages for DB Inconsistencies in Procurement (ISR)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 not defined for material &2

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure you entered does not exist for the material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK
If necessary, maintain the unit of measure for the material (transaction
<DS:TRAN.MM42>MM42</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPUDB005 - Unit of measure &1 not defined for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message RPUDB005 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material in the system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined unit of measure for the specified material in the relevant context, such as during a goods movement, inventory management, or when processing a purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The unit of measure for the material is not defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might not be correctly configured in the system settings.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the unit of measure might not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that the unit of measure is defined.
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is not defined, you can define it in the material master.
  Ensure that the UoM is set up in the "Units of Measure" section of the material master.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly configured in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure to check the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for the use of the specified unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RPUDB005 error and ensure that the unit of measure is properly defined for the material in question.