How To Fix SPE014 - Material &1, condition &2 : unit of measure &3 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPE -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Material &1, condition &2 : unit of measure &3 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPE014 - Material &1, condition &2 : unit of measure &3 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message SPE014 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material and condition type in the pricing procedure. This error typically arises during the pricing determination process in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when the system encounters a unit of measure that is not allowed for the specified condition.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified for the material in the pricing condition is not valid or not allowed for that particular condition type.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be configured correctly to handle the specified unit of measure.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the correct unit of measure settings.
  Condition Record: The condition record for the pricing condition may not be set up for the specified unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is maintained in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Check the condition records for the pricing condition (transaction code VK11 or VK12) to ensure that the unit of measure is allowed for that condition type. If necessary, create or modify the condition record to include the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Review the pricing procedure configuration (transaction code V/08) to ensure that the condition type is set up to accept the specified unit of measure. You may need to adjust the configuration to allow for the unit of measure in question.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document:
  
  If the error occurs during sales order creation, check the sales document to ensure that the correct material and unit of measure are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on the pricing procedure and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Exits and Enhancements: If custom logic is implemented in the pricing procedure, ensure that it does not interfere with the standard processing of units of measure.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SPE014 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.