How To Fix /SCWM/MD138 - Units of measure not defined for warehouse &1, bin creation not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Units of measure not defined for warehouse &1, bin creation not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD138 - Units of measure not defined for warehouse &1, bin creation not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD138 Units of measure not defined for warehouse &1, bin creation not possible typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a bin in the specified warehouse because the necessary units of measure (UoM) have not been defined for that warehouse.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Units of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the units of measure required for the warehouse (identified by &1) have not been set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the warehouse is not properly linked to the required units of measure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the warehouse or the materials being handled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Units of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Extended Warehouse Management > Master Data > Define Units of Measure.
  Ensure that the required units of measure are defined for the warehouse in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Units of Measure to Warehouse:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the units of measure are assigned to the specific warehouse.
  If not, you will need to assign the appropriate units of measure to the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Ensure that the materials you are trying to handle in the warehouse have the correct units of measure defined.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Settings:
  
  Check the warehouse settings to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  This includes checking the warehouse number, storage types, and storage bins.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the bin again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MM03: Display Material Master
  /SCWM/PRD: EWM Production Order Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on units of measure and warehouse configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create bins in the specified warehouse.