How To Fix VH502 - Unit of measure & not available

VH502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Unit of measure & not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH502 - Unit of measure & not available ?

  The SAP error message VH502 - "Unit of measure & not available" typically occurs in the context of handling units, deliveries, or inventory management when the system cannot find or recognize the specified unit of measure (UoM) for a material or transaction.
  
  
  Cause:
  
  The unit of measure (UoM) entered or used in the transaction is not defined or maintained in the system for the relevant material.
  The UoM might not be assigned or allowed in the material master data.
  The UoM might be missing in the conversion factors or unit of measure tables.
  The UoM is not valid for the specific transaction or document type.
  Possible mismatch between the UoM in the delivery or handling unit and the material master.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Check the Units of Measure tab.
  Verify if the UoM in question is maintained as a base unit or alternative unit.
  If missing, maintain the required UoM in the material master