How To Fix /SCWM/STOCK_CONS009 - No target unit of measure provided for material &1; skipping stock items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/STOCK_CONS -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No target unit of measure provided for material &1; skipping stock items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_CONS009 - No target unit of measure provided for material &1; skipping stock items ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_CONS009 indicates that there is no target unit of measure (UoM) provided for a specific material when trying to process stock items in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This can occur during various operations, such as stock transfers, inventory management, or during the execution of certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target UoM: The most common cause of this error is that the target unit of measure for the material in question has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data, particularly in the EWM settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the warehouse management settings.
  Incorrect Transaction Data: The transaction being executed may not have the necessary information regarding the target UoM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the target unit of measure is defined in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly maintained in the EWM settings.
  
  
  
  Define Target UoM:
  
  If the target UoM is missing, you can define it in the material master. Use transaction code MM02 to update the material master and add the necessary UoM.
  
  
  
  Review EWM Settings:
  
  Check the EWM configuration for the material. Ensure that the material is properly set up in the EWM system, including the UoM settings.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/MAT1 to check the material settings in EWM.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields, including the target UoM, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling UoM issues in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, UoM is a critical aspect of inventory management, as it defines how quantities of materials are measured and managed.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how materials are handled in different contexts.
  EWM Configuration: Extended Warehouse Management has specific configuration settings that need to be maintained for effective warehouse operations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.