How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD125 - Unit of measure &1 for material &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 for material &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD125 - Unit of measure &1 for material &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD125 Unit of measure &1 for material &2 does not exist typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a unit of measure (UoM) that is not defined in the system for a specific material. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, material master maintenance, or when processing transactions related to the material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure (UoM) for the material does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to the absence of the required UoM.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of units of measure in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: The UoM may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check if the material exists.
  Verify the UoM settings for the material. Ensure that the UoM you are trying to use is listed in the material master.
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure:
  
  If the UoM does not exist, you can define it in the system. Use Transaction Code: CUNI to maintain units of measure.
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly assigned to the material in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using a conversion factor between different units of measure, ensure that the conversion is correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing) under Logistics > General > Master Data > Units of Measure.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the transaction or report where the error occurred to ensure that the UoM was entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure management.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data and UoM settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the unit of measure for the specified material is correctly defined in the SAP system.