How To Fix VHUMI108 - Unit of measure &2 is not valid for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUMI - Messages for material identification

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Unit of measure &2 is not valid for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUMI108 - Unit of measure &2 is not valid for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message VHUMI108 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) specified for a material is not valid. This typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, material movements, or sales and distribution processes where a specific unit of measure is required for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure entered for the material does not match the units defined in the material master data.
  Missing Unit of Measure: The unit of measure may not be defined in the material master for the specific material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the unit of measure from being recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors or incorrect data entry when specifying the unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the units of measure defined for the material in the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed as a valid unit for that material.
  
  
  
  Update Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing or incorrect, you can update the material master using transaction code MM02.
  Add or correct the unit of measure in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using a different unit of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration settings for materials management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on unit of measure settings and requirements.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct units of measure to use for different materials to prevent future errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, sales unit, purchase unit, etc.) and how they relate to each other.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to unit of measure handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VHUMI108 error and ensure that the correct units of measure are being used for your materials in SAP.