How To Fix /SCWM/TDC159 - Unit of measure could not be read for warehouse &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TDC -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Unit of measure could not be read for warehouse &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TDC159 - Unit of measure could not be read for warehouse &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TDC159 Unit of measure could not be read for warehouse &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to retrieve the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific warehouse. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The unit of measure may not be configured for the specific warehouse in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the materials or products being processed in the warehouse.
  Warehouse-Specific Settings: The warehouse might not have the necessary settings or data related to the unit of measure.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data might be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the inability to read the UoM.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the unit of measure data for the specified warehouse.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the warehouse and ensure that the unit of measure is defined correctly.
  Verify that the UoM is assigned to the relevant materials in the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master records for the items involved. Ensure that the UoM is correctly defined in the material master.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 to view the material master data and confirm the UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Warehouse Settings:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse settings are correctly configured to handle the specific UoM.
  Check if the warehouse is set up to use the correct UoM for the materials being processed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the data that might be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/CHK_DATA to perform data checks.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the warehouse and its related data.
  Review the user roles and permissions to confirm that they have access to the required data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  /SCWM/CHK_DATA (Data Consistency Check)
  /SCWM/PRD (Product Master)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.