How To Fix /SCWM/PWR403 - Unit of measurement &1 in PS content not valid for product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PWR -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Unit of measurement &1 in PS content not valid for product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PWR403 - Unit of measurement &1 in PS content not valid for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PWR403 Unit of measurement &1 in PS content not valid for product &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is a mismatch between the unit of measurement (UoM) defined in the Product Structure (PS) content and the UoM defined for the product in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in UoM: The unit of measurement specified in the Product Structure (PS) content does not match the unit of measurement defined for the product in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies in how the UoM is defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different modules (e.g., between EWM and Material Management).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the unit of measurement defined for the product. Ensure that it matches the UoM specified in the PS content.
  
  
  
  Update PS Content:
  
  If the UoM in the PS content is incorrect, update it to match the UoM defined in the product master.
  This can typically be done in the relevant configuration or master data maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the EWM and the material master data to ensure that all relevant data is aligned.
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/MON or /SCWM/PRD to monitor and check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust PS Content:
  
  If necessary, recreate or adjust the PS content to ensure that it aligns with the product's UoM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  /SCWM/MON: EWM Monitor
  /SCWM/PRD: Product Data Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit product master data and PS content.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the unit of measurement is correctly defined for the product in question.