How To Fix RSUOM049 - Target unit of measure: Enter attribute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSUOM - BW: Conversion of Units of Measure

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Target unit of measure: Enter attribute

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSUOM049 - Target unit of measure: Enter attribute ?

  The SAP error message RSUOM049, which states "Target unit of measure: Enter attribute," typically occurs in the context of unit of measure (UoM) conversions or when working with material master data in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires an attribute to be specified for the target unit of measure, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attribute: The target unit of measure does not have an associated attribute defined in the system. Attributes are necessary for the system to understand how to handle the conversion or the specific characteristics of the unit of measure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the unit of measure settings in the material master or in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have missed entering required information when trying to perform a conversion or when creating/updating material data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMN3 (or the relevant transaction for unit of measure settings) to check the configuration of the target unit of measure.
  Ensure that the necessary attributes are defined for the target unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If you are working with a specific material, navigate to the material master data using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Check the unit of measure section and ensure that all required fields, including attributes for the target unit of measure, are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Settings:
  
  If you are performing a conversion, ensure that the conversion factors and attributes are correctly set up in the system.
  You can check the conversion settings in the material master under the "Units of Measure" tab.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on unit of measure attributes and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system or configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, units of measure are used to define how quantities of materials are measured and managed. Each material can have multiple units of measure associated with it.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, including descriptions, units of measure, and other attributes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and OMN3 (UoM settings) for managing material data and unit of measure configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSUOM049 error and ensure that the target unit of measure is correctly configured in your SAP system.