How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG227 - Enter gross volume unit of measure for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Enter gross volume unit of measure for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG227 - Enter gross volume unit of measure for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG227 indicates that the system requires a gross volume unit of measure for a specific item in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a transportation request or shipment, but the necessary volume information for the item is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Volume Data: The item in question does not have a gross volume unit of measure defined in the material master or in the shipment request.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the transportation management might not be set up correctly, leading to missing data.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the gross volume unit of measure was not specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the gross volume and the unit of measure are correctly maintained in the relevant views (usually in the Basic Data or Sales views).
  
  
  
  Update Transportation Request:
  
  If the item is part of a transportation request, check the details of the request (transaction code /SCMTMS/REQUEST).
  Ensure that the gross volume unit of measure is specified for the item.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it by editing the material master or the transportation request.
  Make sure to use a valid unit of measure that is recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in TMS to ensure that all necessary parameters for handling volume measurements are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing volume data in TMS.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  /SCMTMS/REQUEST - Transportation Request
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit material master data and transportation requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the gross volume unit of measure is correctly entered for the item in question.