How To Fix /SCMB/MD_CHECKTABLES126 - &1 Wrong Unit of Measurement for &2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MD_CHECKTABLES -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: &1 Wrong Unit of Measurement for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MD_CHECKTABLES126 - &1 Wrong Unit of Measurement for &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MD_CHECKTABLES126 &1 Wrong Unit of Measurement for &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is a mismatch in the unit of measurement (UoM) for a material or product in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as when trying to create or update master data, or during planning and execution processes.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in UoM: The most common cause of this error is that the unit of measurement defined for a material in the system does not match the expected unit of measurement for the operation being performed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or in the settings for the relevant SCM application.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data between different modules (e.g., between Material Management (MM) and SCM) can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to discrepancies in UoM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measurement settings for the material in question. Ensure that the UoM is correctly defined and matches the expected UoM for the process you are executing.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SCM system related to units of measurement. Ensure that the UoM settings are consistent across all relevant modules.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Inconsistencies:
  
  If there are inconsistencies in the data, you may need to correct them. This could involve updating the material master or other related data records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the processes are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Unit of Measurement Tables: Familiarize yourself with the relevant tables in SAP that store UoM information, such as T006 (Units of Measure) and MARA (General Material Data).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMB/MD_CHECKTABLES126.