How To Fix VHU01039 - Unit of measure &2 is not allowed for component &1

VHU01039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHU01 - Message ID for Master Data Maintenance Packing Objects

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Unit of measure &2 is not allowed for component &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01039 - Unit of measure &2 is not allowed for component &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VHU01039 Unit of measure &2 is not allowed for component &1
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a unit of measure (UoM) for a component in a production order, process order, or a related transaction, but the unit of measure is not valid or allowed for that particular component material.
  In other words, the system checks the unit of measure assigned to the component and finds that it does not match the allowed units of measure defined for that material master or in the bill of materials (BOM).
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure in BOM:
  The unit of measure used for the component in the order or during goods issue is different from the one maintained in the BOM or material master.
  
  
  Material Master Settings:
  The unit of measure entered is not maintained or allowed in the material master data for