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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01053 - Unit of measurement &1 is not permitted ?

  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 tab.
  Verify if the unit of measurement you are trying to use is maintained as a base unit or alternative unit.
  If not, maintain the required unit of measurement in the material master using MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Handling Unit Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the allowed units of measurement for the handling unit type.
  Use transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Handling Unit Management ? Define Handling Unit Types.
  Ensure the unit of measurement you want to use is permitted for the handling unit type.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measurement Settings:
  
  Use transaction CUNI to check if the unit of measurement is defined and active in the system.
  If missing, define the unit of measurement.
  
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Master:
  
  If the error occurs during packaging or handling unit creation, check the packaging material master (packaging material is also a material in SAP).
  Ensure the unit of measurement is maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Sometimes, inconsistencies between the unit of measurement in the handling unit and the material master cause this error.
  Make sure the units are consistent or properly converted.
  
  
  
  Customizing for Handling Unit Management:
  
  Check if any user-exits or BAdIs are restricting the allowed units of measurement.
  Review any custom code or validations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  CUNI - Units of Measurement
  SPRO - Customizing (for handling unit management)
  HU02 - Change Handling Unit
  HU01 - Create Handling Unit
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to handling unit management and unit of measurement errors.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might address similar issues.
  
  
  
  Handling Unit Management:
  
  Handling units are physical units consisting of packaging materials and goods.
  Units of measurement must be consistent and allowed to ensure correct handling and logistics processes.
  
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  VHU01053 Unit of measurement &1 is not permitted
  
  
  Cause
  Unit of measurement not allowed for material or handling unit type
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain UoM in material master, check handling unit type configuration, define UoM in CUNI
  
  
  Related Transactions
  MM03, MM02, CUNI, SPRO, HU01, HU02
  
  
  Additional Checks
  Packaging material master, custom validations, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
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