How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER097 - Order &1, item &2 conf. schedule line &3: Unit of measure is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Order &1, item &2 conf. schedule line &3: Unit of measure is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER097 - Order &1, item &2 conf. schedule line &3: Unit of measure is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER097 indicates that there is a missing unit of measure (UoM) for a specific order item in the context of a confirmation schedule line. This error typically arises in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module when processing orders, particularly in scenarios involving order confirmations or logistics execution.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most direct cause of this error is that the unit of measure for the specified order item is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data, where the unit of measure is not properly set up.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the order and the material master, leading to the absence of a unit of measure.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master record for the item may not have been fully maintained, particularly in the relevant views (e.g., Sales, Purchasing, or Plant data).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question and ensure that the unit of measure is defined in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.).
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and verify the UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master.
  Ensure that the UoM is consistent with the other related data (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  
  
  
  Check Order Configuration:
  
  Review the order configuration settings to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly assigned to the order type and item category.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings in SPRO related to the SCM module to ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Order:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the order or confirmation to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  CO02 - Change Production Order (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMB/ORDER097.