How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS198 - Level &3: Unit of measure &1 does not exist for product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Level &3: Unit of measure &1 does not exist for product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS198 - Level &3: Unit of measure &1 does not exist for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS198 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific product in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. The message typically appears when the system is trying to process a product that has a unit of measure that is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure (UoM) for the product does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing or incorrect UoM settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the product, such as missing entries in the material master or UoM tables.
  Incorrect Product Code: The product code specified in the error message may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure is correctly defined and exists in the UoM table.
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure:
  
  If the UoM does not exist, you can define it using transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Maintenance).
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly assigned to the product in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If the product uses multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors between the different UoMs are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure that the product and its UoM are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct warehouse and storage type.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling UoM-related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check UoM tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARM: Units of Measure for Material
  T006: Units of Measure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional solutions related to UoM errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the unit of measure for the specified product is correctly defined and available in the system.