How To Fix /SCWM/MFG_UI007 - Alternative unit of measure &1 is not valid for product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFG_UI -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Alternative unit of measure &1 is not valid for product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MFG_UI007 - Alternative unit of measure &1 is not valid for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MFG_UI007 Alternative unit of measure &1 is not valid for product &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) configuration for a specific product.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Alternative Unit of Measure: The alternative unit of measure specified for the product does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The product may not have the alternative unit of measure assigned in the material master or the relevant configuration settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the warehouse management settings.
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the alternative unit of measure is defined but lacks the necessary conversion factors to the base unit of measure, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the alternative unit of measure is correctly defined under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the alternative unit of measure is assigned and that conversion factors are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Units of Measure:
  
  If the alternative unit of measure is not defined, you can add it in the material master using transaction code MM02.
  Navigate to the appropriate view and add the alternative unit of measure along with the conversion factor to the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the alternative unit of measure is configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining units of measure and ensure that the alternative UoM is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Check the warehouse management settings to ensure that the product is correctly configured for the warehouse and that the alternative unit of measure is recognized.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing units of measure and material master data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the alternative unit of measure for the specified product.