How To Fix /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD008 - Unit of measure &1 does not exist for product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: 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/STOCK_UPLOAD008 - Unit of measure &1 does not exist for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD008 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 states that the specified unit of measure does not exist for the given product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure specified in the upload or transaction does not exist in the system for the specified product.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product may not be properly configured in the system, or the UoM may not have been defined for that product.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are uploading data (e.g., via a file or interface), the data may contain incorrect or incomplete information regarding the UoM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP EWM and verify that the unit of measure is defined for the product in question.
  You can check this in transaction /SCWM/MAT1 or by navigating through the relevant product master data screens.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done in the material master data using transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the UoM is assigned correctly to the product and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined. This can be checked in the material master under the "Units of Measure" tab.
  
  
  
  Review Data Upload Process:
  
  If the error occurred during a data upload, review the data file or interface to ensure that the UoM is correctly specified and matches the UoM defined in the system.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data and re-upload.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing units of measure and product master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/MAT1: Product Master Data
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Units of measure can be defined in the material master and can include base units, alternative units, and sales units.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly set up for the product in question.