How To Fix /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG050 - Invalid unit of measure for charge line with condition type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Invalid unit of measure for charge line with condition type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG050 - Invalid unit of measure for charge line with condition type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG050 Invalid unit of measure for charge line with condition type &1 typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) associated with a charge line in a transportation charge calculation.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified for the charge line does not match the expected or valid units defined in the system for the given condition type.
  Configuration Issues: The condition type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in the expected UoM.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant materials, services, or charges may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in UoM.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the UoM used in the charge line and the UoM defined in the pricing procedure or condition records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the condition type in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the valid units of measure are correctly defined for the condition type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Charge Line Data:
  
  Inspect the charge line that is causing the error. Check the unit of measure being used and ensure it is valid for the condition type.
  If necessary, change the UoM to a valid one that is compatible with the condition type.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials or services involved in the charge line. Ensure that the UoM is correctly defined and consistent with the expected values.
  
  
  
  Update Pricing Procedure:
  
  If the pricing procedure is involved, ensure that the UoM settings in the pricing procedure are aligned with the charge line requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the condition type and its valid units of measure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, VK11 for maintaining condition records, or SE11 for checking table definitions related to UoM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.