How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN198 - Unit of the material consumption not allowed -> (mat.: &1 &2 &3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Unit of the material consumption not allowed -> (mat.: &1 &2 &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN198 - Unit of the material consumption not allowed -> (mat.: &1 &2 &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN198 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for the material consumption in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP. The message typically states that the unit of measure for the material is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure assigned to the material may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., planning, production, etc.).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow the specified unit of measure for the material in the context of the operation.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, particularly in the area of units of measure.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not support the unit of measure for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and verify the units of measure assigned to the material. Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is valid for the specific planning scenario you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure. This may involve looking at the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) for APO or the relevant modules.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is allowed for the specific planning area or process.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the planning version you are using is correctly set up to handle the unit of measure for the material. You may need to check the settings in the planning book or data view.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), C223 (Maintain UoM), or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Planning Book) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.