How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF217 - Unit of measure &1 is not valid; choose UoM without dimension

/SCMTMS/TS_PROF217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 is not valid; choose UoM without dimension

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF217 - Unit of measure &1 is not valid; choose UoM without dimension ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF217 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a specific context within the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). The message states that the unit of measure specified is not valid and suggests choosing a UoM without a dimension.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The UoM you are trying to use may not be defined correctly in the system or may not be compatible with the context in which it is being used.
  Dimension Issues: The UoM may have a dimension (like weight, volume, etc.) that is not applicable for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain UoMs in specific scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the UoM configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: CUNI) and verify that the UoM you are trying to use is defined correctly.
  Ensure that