How To Fix /SCWM/L3870 - Unit of measure &1 is not stock-specific

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 is not stock-specific

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3870 - Unit of measure &1 is not stock-specific ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3870 Unit of measure &1 is not stock-specific typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue related to the unit of measure (UoM) being used for stock management. This error indicates that the unit of measure you are trying to use is not defined as stock-specific in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Stock-Specific UoM: The unit of measure you are trying to use for a particular stock item is not set up as stock-specific in the material master or in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the material master data or in the warehouse management settings that leads to this error.
  Incorrect UoM Usage: The UoM being used in the transaction does not match the expected stock-specific UoM for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the relevant material and check the units of