How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL163 - Specify the unit of measure for carrier selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Specify the unit of measure for carrier selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL163 - Specify the unit of measure for carrier selection ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL163 ("Specify the unit of measure for carrier selection") typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system requires a unit of measure (UoM) to be specified for the carrier selection process. This error can arise during various activities, such as creating a transportation request or planning a shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that the unit of measure for the goods being transported has not been specified in the relevant document (e.g., transportation request, shipment).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the unit of measure is not properly defined for the materials or products involved in the transportation process.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data (like material master or vendor master) can lead to the absence of a unit of measure during the carrier selection process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Unit of Measure:
  
  Go to the relevant document (e.g., transportation request or shipment) and ensure that the unit of measure is specified for the items being transported.
  Check the item details and ensure that the UoM field is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify the material master data for the items involved in the transportation. Ensure that the unit of measure is defined correctly in the material master.
  You can do this by navigating to the material master transaction (MM03) and checking the Basic Data view for the relevant UoM.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the units of measure are correctly set up for the transportation process.
  Check the settings in the customizing (SPRO) under the Transportation Management section.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on how to handle units of measure in transportation management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, the unit of measure is a key attribute that defines how quantities of goods are measured (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters).
  Transportation Management (TM): SAP TM is a module that helps organizations manage their transportation processes, including planning, execution, and monitoring of shipments.
  Error Handling: When encountering errors in SAP, it is often useful to check the application log (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error and its context.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.