How To Fix RW629 - Unit of measurement missing in field &2 in parameter &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RW - Interface to Accounting

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Unit of measurement missing in field &2 in parameter &1

What causes this issue?

You have entered a quantity in parameter &V1& without entering a unit
of measure.

System Response

The document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Enter the relevant unit of measure for the quantity in field &V2& or
the corresponding field for ISO codes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RW629 - Unit of measurement missing in field &2 in parameter &1 ?

  The SAP error message RW629 indicates that a unit of measurement (UoM) is missing in a specific field of a parameter. This error typically arises in scenarios where a unit of measurement is required for a particular operation, such as during the creation or modification of material master records, purchase orders, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM Configuration: The unit of measurement may not be defined in the system for the specific material or parameter being processed.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have failed to enter a unit of measurement in the relevant field.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or related master data may not have been properly maintained, leading to missing UoM information.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling UoM correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the unit of measurement is correctly maintained for the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  Ensure that the UoM is defined in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Maintain UoM in Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OME1 to check the unit of measurement settings in the system.
  Ensure that the UoM is defined in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you fill in the unit of measurement field where required.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Programs:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the unit of measurement fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure compliance with required fields.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), etc.
  Unit of Measurement Tables: 
  
  T006 (Units of Measure)
  T006A (Units of Measure: Language-dependent Texts)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.