How To Fix /SCWM/MEDI016 - No unit of measure determined for PO &1 item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MEDI -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No unit of measure determined for PO &1 item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MEDI016 - No unit of measure determined for PO &1 item &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MEDI016 No unit of measure determined for PO &1 item &2 typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when processing a Purchase Order (PO). This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a unit of measure (UoM) for the specified item in the purchase order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure in Material Master: The material associated with the PO item may not have a defined unit of measure in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for units of measure in the system may not be set up correctly.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the purchase order or related master data.
  Unit of Measure Conversion Issues: If there are multiple units of measure defined, the system may not be able to convert between them properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is defined and that the relevant purchasing unit of measure is also set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Check the purchase order (transaction code ME23N) to ensure that the item details are correct and that the unit of measure is specified.
  If the unit of measure is missing, you may need to update the PO with the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for units of measure in the system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the EWM settings.
  Ensure that the necessary UoM settings are correctly configured for the relevant materials and processes.
  
  
  
  Check for UoM Conversion:
  
  If there are multiple units of measure defined for the material, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly set up in the material master.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues in EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  EWM Documentation: Review the EWM documentation for best practices related to unit of measure management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.