How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER011 - Order &1: Unit of measure is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Order &1: Unit of measure is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER011 - Order &1: Unit of measure is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER011 Order &1: Unit of measure is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when an order is being processed, and the system cannot find a unit of measure (UoM) for the specified order item. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration, incorrect data entry, or issues with master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure in Master Data: The material master or product master may not have a defined unit of measure.
  Incorrect Order Entry: The order may have been created without specifying a unit of measure.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the unit of measure for the specific product or order type.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing information related to units of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material/Product Master:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) or product master (transaction code /SCMB/PROD) and verify that the unit of measure is defined for the relevant material or product.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Order Entry:
  
  If the order was manually created, check the order details to ensure that a unit of measure has been specified for each item.
  If necessary, edit the order to include the missing unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure. This can be done through transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing) to ensure that the UoM settings are correctly defined for the relevant order types and materials.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If data migration was involved, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data, including units of measure, has been correctly migrated and is available in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative units) and how they are used in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master Display), /SCMB/PROD (Product Master), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.