How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER077 - Order &1, item &2: Unit of measure &3 in schedule line &4 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Order &1, item &2: Unit of measure &3 in schedule line &4 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER077 - Order &1, item &2: Unit of measure &3 in schedule line &4 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER077 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) specified for a particular order item in a schedule line. This error typically arises in the context of supply chain management and order processing within SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified in the schedule line does not exist in the system or is not valid for the material or product being processed.
  Configuration Issues: The material master may not be properly configured with the correct units of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a typographical error when entering the unit of measure.
  Inconsistent UoM Settings: The unit of measure in the order may not match the unit of measure defined in the material master or the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined and that it is valid for the material.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  
  Review Schedule Line: Check the schedule line details in the order to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly entered.
  
  Transaction Code: VA03 (Display Sales Order) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  
  
  
  Correct UoM: If the unit of measure is incorrect, update it to a valid one. This may involve changing the order or adjusting the material master.
  
  Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion: If the unit of measure needs to be converted, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly set up in the material master.
  
  Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material) -> Basic Data 1 tab -> Units of Measure section.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the UoM settings in the system are correctly configured.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the order processing again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, alternative unit, etc.) and how they are used in SAP.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing units of measure and material master data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for material management and order processing, such as MM01, MM02, MM03, VA01, VA02, VA03, ME21N, ME22N, ME23N.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the unit of measure is valid for the order item in question.