How To Fix /SCDL/MSG_SRV018 - Error reading additional units of measure at header level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/MSG_SRV -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error reading additional units of measure at header level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/MSG_SRV018 - Error reading additional units of measure at header level ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/MSG_SRV018 indicates that there is an issue with reading additional units of measure at the header level in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or missing configurations related to units of measure in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The additional units of measure may not be properly configured in the material master or in the relevant settings for the document type you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to units of measure, such as missing entries in the unit of measure tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data for additional units of measure.
  System Bugs: There could be a bug in the SAP system or a specific transaction that is causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check if the additional units of measure are correctly defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and additional units of measure are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the necessary settings for additional units of measure are activated.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the relevant database tables for units of measure.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to additional units of measure.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Tables: Familiarize yourself with the relevant tables such as MARM (Units of Measure for Material) and T006 (Units of Measure).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management and unit of measure include MM01, MM02, MM03, and MMBE.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to units of measure and material master data management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCDL/MSG_SRV018 error message in SAP.