How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL213 - Alternative unit of measure &1 does not exist for product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Alternative unit of measure &1 does not exist for product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL213 - Alternative unit of measure &1 does not exist for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL213 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative unit of measure (UoM) for a specific product in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The message states that the alternative unit of measure specified does not exist for the product in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative UoM: The alternative unit of measure has not been defined for the product in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product may not be properly configured in the material master or the relevant settings in EWM.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the EWM settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the alternative unit of measure is defined in the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views.
  If it is missing, you can add the alternative unit of measure using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Alternative UoM:
  
  If the alternative unit of measure does not exist, you can create it by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code CUNI to maintain units of measure and ensure that the alternative UoM is defined for the product.
  
  
  
  Check EWM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the product is correctly set up in the EWM system. This includes checking the product master in EWM (transaction code /SCWM/MAT1).
  Verify that the alternative UoM is correctly linked to the product in the EWM settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that the data between the material master and EWM is synchronized.
  You can use transaction codes like /SCWM/CHK to perform checks and identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to unit of measure settings in EWM for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, a unit of measure is a standard quantity used to measure the amount of a product. It can be defined in various forms, such as base unit, alternative unit, sales unit, etc.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, including details about units of measure, descriptions, and other attributes.
  EWM Configuration: Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) has specific configuration settings that need to be maintained for products, including handling units, storage types, and more.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the alternative unit of measure is correctly set up for the product in question.