How To Fix /SCMTMS/INV_DISP036 - Unit of measure missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INV_DISP -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Unit of measure missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP036 - Unit of measure missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP036 indicating "Unit of measure missing" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a particular item in a transportation document, such as a shipment or a freight order. This error can prevent the processing of the document until the issue is resolved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure for the item is not specified in the relevant document (e.g., shipment, freight order).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or product may not have a defined unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as material master records, that do not have a valid unit of measure assigned.
  Integration Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues in the data transfer that lead to missing UoM information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Details: Review the transportation document (shipment, freight order, etc.) to ensure that all items have a unit of measure specified. If not, add the appropriate UoM.
  Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the items involved. Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the material master record.
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 to view the material master and check the UoM settings.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the unit of measure is properly defined for the relevant products or materials.
  Data Transfer: If the data is coming from another system, ensure that the integration settings are correct and that the unit of measure is being transferred properly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling UoM issues in your version of SAP TM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master Display), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), and /SCMTMS/SHPMNT (Display Shipment) to check the details of the documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the documents or master data.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the document can be processed successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCMTMS/INV_DISP036 error message in SAP.