How To Fix /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION012 - UoM &1 in additional quantities is not permitted for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: UoM &1 in additional quantities is not permitted for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION012 - UoM &1 in additional quantities is not permitted for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION012 UoM &1 in additional quantities is not permitted for material &2 typically occurs in the context of handling materials and their units of measure (UoM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with additional quantities in a business operation such as sales, procurement, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) specified for additional quantities is not allowed for the material in question. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The UoM for the material may not be set up correctly in the material master data. The additional quantity might be using a UoM that is not defined for that material.
  
  
  UoM Conversion Issues: There may be issues with the conversion factors between different UoMs. If the system cannot convert the additional quantity into a valid UoM for the material, it will trigger this error.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master may have restrictions on which UoMs can be used for additional quantities. This could be due to specific settings in the material type or plant settings.
  
  
  Transaction Context: The error may also arise from the specific transaction or process being executed, which may have its own rules regarding UoMs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the UoM settings under the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  Ensure that the UoM you are trying to use for additional quantities is listed and allowed.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the UoM configuration in the system (transaction code CUNI).
  Ensure that the UoM in question is correctly defined and that conversion factors are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction settings and ensure that the UoM being used is valid for that transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  
  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 or if it affects multiple materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, UoMs are critical for inventory management, sales, and procurement processes. Each material can have multiple UoMs defined, including base UoM, sales UoM, and purchasing UoM.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how materials are managed in different contexts.
  Error Handling: Understanding how to interpret and resolve error messages in SAP is crucial for effective troubleshooting and maintaining smooth business operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.