How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER165 - Order &1 item &2: Unit of measure &3 is not valid

/SCMB/ORDER165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Order &1 item &2: Unit of measure &3 is not valid

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER165 - Order &1 item &2: Unit of measure &3 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER165 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific order item in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a unit of measure that is not recognized or valid for the specified order item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified for the order item does not exist in the system or is not defined for the material in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the material master or in the relevant settings for the SCM module.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the unit of measure entered during order creation or modification.
  Material Master Settings: The material may not have the required units of measure set up in the material master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the relevant