How To Fix /SCWM/MIGRATION086 - Alternative UoM could not be calculated for &1 Products(check mat.master)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Alternative UoM could not be calculated for &1 Products(check mat.master)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION086 - Alternative UoM could not be calculated for &1 Products(check mat.master) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION086 Alternative UoM could not be calculated for &1 Products (check mat.master) typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) during the migration or data transfer processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the alternative unit of measure (UoM) for certain products based on the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative UoM: The material master may not have an alternative unit of measure defined for the affected products.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for units of measure in the material master may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records that prevent the system from calculating the alternative UoM.
  Unit of Measure Conversion: The conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure may not be defined or may be incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected products (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the alternative unit of measure is defined in the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base UoM and the alternative UoM are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative UoM:
  
  If the alternative UoM is missing, you can add it by editing the material master record.
  Navigate to the relevant view (e.g., Basic Data 1) and enter the alternative UoM along with the conversion factor.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  Ensure that the settings for UoM conversion and alternative UoM are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any other potential issues with the material master data.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to make necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to material master data and units of measure for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the migration or data transfer process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  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 SAP EWM documentation for best practices related to material master data management and unit of measure configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the alternative unit of measure can be calculated for the affected products.