How To Fix /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM037 - Depreciation: Invalid unit of measure in stock posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Depreciation: Invalid unit of measure in stock posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM037 - Depreciation: Invalid unit of measure in stock posting ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM037 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) during a stock posting related to depreciation. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with materials that have specific units of measure defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure used in the stock posting does not match the expected unit of measure defined for the material in the material master.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the settings for the relevant valuation area.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in the unit of measure that have not been properly updated across all relevant documents or master data.
  Depreciation Settings: The settings related to depreciation for the material may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the unit of measure during the posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Posting:
  
  Check the stock posting document to ensure that the unit of measure used matches the unit of measure defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If there are configuration issues, you may need to adjust the settings in the configuration for materials management or financial accounting. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the material master or related documents. This can often be done using transaction codes like MM02 for changes or MM17 for mass changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), and MB1B (Transfer Posting) to navigate through the material and stock postings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.