How To Fix /SAPAPO/DM_TLBPRFL018 - Unit of measure must be maintained for parameter &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DM_TLBPRFL -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Unit of measure must be maintained for parameter &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DM_TLBPRFL018 - Unit of measure must be maintained for parameter &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DM_TLBPRFL018 indicates that a unit of measure (UoM) is required for a specific parameter in the context of the Demand Management or Transportation Load Builder (TLB) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when a configuration or master data element is missing a unit of measure, which is essential for processing planning and execution tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that the unit of measure has not been defined for the specified parameter (e.g., product, location, or planning object).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning profile or the product master may not have the necessary UoM defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to the absence of a UoM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO and ensure that the unit of measure is defined for the relevant product.
  Navigate to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 (or use the relevant transaction for your version) to check the product details.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the UoM is missing, you need to maintain it. You can do this by editing the product master and adding the appropriate unit of measure.
  Ensure that the UoM is consistent with the other related data (e.g., sales orders, purchase orders).
  
  
  
  Check Planning Profile:
  
  Review the planning profile settings to ensure that the UoM is correctly defined for the parameters being used in the planning run.
  You can check this in the transaction code /SAPAPO/DP or /SAPAPO/SCC depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP APO system to ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Check for any recent changes in configuration that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1, /SAPAPO/DP, and /SAPAPO/SCC for managing master data and planning profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/DM_TLBPRFL018 and ensure that the unit of measure is properly maintained for the specified parameter.