How To Fix SCM_MD_R3_PI031 - Category of PUoM for &1 must correspond to cat. of other UoM of same dim.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCM_MD_R3_PI - SCM Master Data in Plug-In

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Category of PUoM for &1 must correspond to cat. of other UoM of same dim.

What causes this issue?

In the case of unit of measure &V1&, with the dimension &V2&, you have
maintained a different category of catch weight parallel unit of measure
than in the case of other units of measure of the same dimension.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose the same category of Catch Weight parallel unit of measure for
all units of measure that have the same dimension. This also applies to
nondimensional units of measure. For more information, refer to the
field help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCM_MD_R3_PI031 - Category of PUoM for &1 must correspond to cat. of other UoM of same dim. ?

  The SAP error message SCM_MD_R3_PI031 indicates that there is a mismatch in the category of the Purchase Unit of Measure (PUoM) for a material in relation to the category of other Units of Measure (UoM) that share the same dimension. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the category assigned to the Purchase Unit of Measure does not match the category of other Units of Measure that are defined for the same material. Each UoM is categorized based on its dimension (e.g., weight, volume, length, etc.), and all UoMs for a material must be consistent in terms of their categories.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master data for the affected material.
  Check the different Units of Measure defined for the material (e.g., base unit, purchase unit, sales unit, etc.).
  Ensure that the categories of all UoMs are consistent. For example, if the base unit is categorized as "weight," the purchase unit should also be categorized as "weight."
  
  
  
  Adjust UoM Categories:
  
  If you find that the categories are mismatched, you will need to adjust the category of the Purchase Unit of Measure or the other UoMs to ensure they are consistent.
  You can do this in the material master data by navigating to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Recheck Material Master:
  
  After making changes, recheck the material master to ensure that the error is resolved.
  You may need to save the changes and reprocess any transactions that were previously failing due to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct categories or how to change them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains various views that define how materials are managed in different processes (e.g., purchasing, sales, inventory).
  Units of Measure (UoM): In SAP, UoMs are used to define how quantities of materials are measured and managed. Each UoM can be assigned a category based on its dimension.
  Error Handling: Understanding the context of the error message can help in troubleshooting. Always check the specific material and its configuration when encountering such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCM_MD_R3_PI031 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured.