How To Fix /SCMB/DM_BOL703 - Location &1 Product &2: Document UoM cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_BOL -

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Location &1 Product &2: Document UoM cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_BOL703 - Location &1 Product &2: Document UoM cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_BOL703 indicates that the system is unable to determine the Document Unit of Measure (UoM) for a specific location and product. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, particularly when dealing with documents related to logistics or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the necessary master data for the product or location is incomplete or missing. This includes the product master data, location master data, or the unit of measure settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product or location may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the UoM.
  UoM Conversion Issues: There may be issues with UoM conversion settings, where the system cannot find a valid conversion factor between the base UoM and the document UoM.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between different modules or systems, such as discrepancies between the product master and the logistics execution data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product master data is complete and correctly maintained. Ensure that the UoM is defined for the product in the material master.
  Check the location master data to ensure that it is correctly set up and linked to the product.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Settings:
  
  Go to the UoM settings in the material master and ensure that the document UoM is defined and that there are valid conversion factors between the base UoM and the document UoM.
  Ensure that the UoM used in the document is compatible with the UoM defined in the product master.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., SCM, APO) to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling UoM.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Perform data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies between different data sources. This may involve running reports or using transaction codes to analyze the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check and maintain master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.