How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER042 - Handling unit: Unit of measure &2 in item &1 is invalid

/SCMB/ORDER042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Handling unit: Unit of measure &2 in item &1 is invalid

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/SCMB/ORDER042 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER042 indicates that there is an issue with the handling unit (HU) in the context of supply chain management. Specifically, the error states that the unit of measure (UoM) for the handling unit in the specified item is invalid. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of handling units, goods movements, or when processing orders.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified for the handling unit does not match the expected or allowed units for the item in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: The handling unit management (HUM) configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in UoM.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the item may not have the correct UoM defined, or the handling unit may not be properly defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the handling