How To Fix /SCMB/PRTPURDOC020 - Price unit of measure &1 in document &2 item &3 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/PRTPURDOC -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Price unit of measure &1 in document &2 item &3 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/PRTPURDOC020 - Price unit of measure &1 in document &2 item &3 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/PRTPURDOC020 indicates that there is an issue with the price unit of measure in a purchasing document. Specifically, it states that the price unit of measure specified in the document is not valid for the item in question. This error typically arises in the context of supply chain management and procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The price unit of measure specified in the purchasing document does not match any of the valid units of measure defined in the system for the material or service being procured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or purchasing info records that lead to the unit of measure not being recognized.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master, purchasing info records, and the purchasing document.
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the unit of measure is valid but lacks the necessary conversion factors, the system may not be able to process it correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the price unit of measure is correctly defined and that it is valid for the material.
  Review Purchasing Info Records: Check the purchasing info records associated with the material to ensure that the price unit of measure is correctly set up.
  Validate Unit of Measure Settings: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and check the settings for units of measure. Ensure that the price unit of measure is defined and valid.
  Adjust Document: If the price unit of measure is incorrect in the purchasing document, you may need to adjust it to a valid unit of measure.
  Check Conversion Factors: If applicable, ensure that the conversion factors between different units of measure are correctly defined in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME13 (Display Info Record), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to check and modify relevant data.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The configuration for units of measure can be found under the following path in SPRO: 
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Units of Measure.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.