How To Fix /SCWM/MD012 - Define units of measure for the product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Define units of measure for the product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD012 - Define units of measure for the product ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD012 Define units of measure for the product typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a product is being processed, but the system cannot find the necessary units of measure (UoM) defined for that product. This can happen during various operations, such as creating a delivery, posting goods movements, or during inventory management tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM Definition: The product in question does not have any units of measure defined in the system.
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The UoM might be incorrectly configured or not linked to the product.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data may not be fully maintained, leading to missing information regarding UoM.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP EWM.
  Ensure that the product has the necessary units of measure defined. You can do this by navigating to the product details and checking the UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Define Units of Measure:
  
  If UoMs are missing, you need to define them. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the transaction code CUNI (for unit of measure maintenance).
  Adding the required UoMs for the product.
  
  
  
  
  
  Link UoM to Product:
  
  Ensure that the UoMs are correctly linked to the product. This can be done in the product master data screen by adding the relevant UoMs.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using multiple UoMs, ensure that conversion factors are defined correctly between them.
  
  
  
  Recheck Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure that UoM settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Maintenance
  MM02: Change Material Master (to check UoM settings)
  MM03: Display Material Master (to view UoM settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing product master data and units of measure in EWM.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/MD012 error and ensure that your products have the necessary units of measure defined in the system.