How To Fix /SCWM/UI_GR087 - The preferred UoM for product &1 is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_GR -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: The preferred UoM for product &1 is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_GR087 - The preferred UoM for product &1 is &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_GR087 indicates that there is an issue with the preferred unit of measure (UoM) for a specific product in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The message typically states that the preferred UoM for the product is not set correctly or is not compatible with the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The preferred UoM for the product may not be set in the material master data.
  Inconsistent UoM Settings: The UoM settings in the product master may not align with the UoM settings in the warehouse or the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Missing UoM Conversion: If the product is supposed to be handled in multiple UoMs, there may be missing conversion factors between the UoMs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the preferred UoM is correctly set in the Basic Data view and the Sales view (if applicable).
  Ensure that the UoM is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Update Preferred UoM:
  
  If the preferred UoM is incorrect, update it to the correct value in the material master.
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If the product is supposed to be handled in multiple UoMs, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  You can check this in the "Units of Measure" tab in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Settings:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse settings are compatible with the product's UoM.
  Check the warehouse configuration to ensure that it supports the preferred UoM.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  /SCWM/MAT1: Material Master in EWM
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more details on UoM settings and configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/UI_GR087 related to the preferred UoM for the product.