How To Fix /SCMB/DM_DLV131 - ASN &1 item &2: Unit of measure does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_DLV -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: ASN &1 item &2: Unit of measure does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV131 - ASN &1 item &2: Unit of measure does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV131 ASN &1 item &2: Unit of measure does not exist typically occurs in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid unit of measure (UoM) for a specific item in the ASN.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The unit of measure for the item specified in the ASN is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be correctly configured in the material master or may not be assigned to the specific item.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the ASN and the material master data.
  Inactive UoM: The unit of measure might be inactive or not available for the specific material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure is defined in the "Basic Data" view and is active.
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure does not exist, you can create it using transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) or by updating the material master.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly assigned to the material in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Review ASN Data:
  
  Check the ASN data being sent to SAP to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly specified and matches the unit of measure defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the ASN and the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery (to check ASN details)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user processing the ASN has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.