How To Fix VHU01053 - Unit of measurement &1 is not permitted

VHU01053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Unit of measurement &1 is not permitted

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VHU01053 - Details

• The SAP error message:
  VHU01053 Unit of measurement &1 is not permitted
  typically occurs in the context of handling units (HU) in SAP Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules.
  
  Cause
  This error indicates that the unit of measurement (UoM) you are trying to use for a handling unit or material is not allowed or not defined for that particular material or handling unit type. The system checks the allowed units of measure for the material or handling unit and if the entered UoM is not in the permitted list, it throws this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  The unit of measurement is not maintained in the material master for the relevant material.
  The unit of measurement is not allowed for the handling unit type.
  The unit of measurement is not defined or activated in the system.
  Incorrect or inconsistent configuration in the handling unit management settings.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Check the Units of Measure