How To Fix /SCWM/PI_API015 - Unit of measure is missing for product &3 of PI doc. &1 and item &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_API -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Unit of measure is missing for product &3 of PI doc. &1 and item &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_API015 - Unit of measure is missing for product &3 of PI doc. &1 and item &2. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_API015 Unit of measure is missing for product &3 of PI doc. &1 and item &2 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when processing a Physical Inventory (PI) document. This error indicates that the system cannot find a unit of measure (UoM) for a specific product in the given PI document and item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the product (material) does not have a defined unit of measure in the system. This could happen if the material master data is incomplete or not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the unit of measure settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the physical inventory document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure is defined in the Basic Data view and the relevant views (e.g., Sales, Purchasing, etc.).
  If the unit of measure is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Units of Measure:
  
  If the product requires multiple units of measure, ensure that all necessary units are maintained in the material master.
  You can do this by using transaction code MM02 to edit the material master and add the required units of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Physical Inventory Document:
  
  Review the physical inventory document to ensure that it is correctly referencing the material and that the item details are accurate.
  If the document was created incorrectly, you may need to delete and recreate it.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the material master and the physical inventory document.
  You can use transaction codes like LX02 or LX03 to check inventory data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to physical inventory and unit of measure issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact 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 or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MI01 - Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI02 - Change Physical Inventory Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for units of measure in SAP, which can be found in the customizing settings under Logistics > General > Material Master > Basic Settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined for the product in question.