How To Fix VJ358 - The unit of measure &1 is not maintained for the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VJ - Nachrichten für ALE/IDOC aus SD-Bereich

• Message number: 358

• Message text: The unit of measure &1 is not maintained for the material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VJ358 - The unit of measure &1 is not maintained for the material ?

  The SAP error message VJ358 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material is not maintained in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a unit of measure for a material, but the system cannot find the necessary information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure for the material in question has not been defined in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might not be correctly configured in the relevant settings or might not be assigned to the material.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error VJ358, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that the unit of measure is maintained.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined in the "Units of Measure" section.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it by going to MM02 and selecting the appropriate views to maintain the unit of measure.
  Make sure to include the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure that may be required.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is configured correctly in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OMN3 (Maintain Units of Measure).
  Verify that the unit of measure is active and correctly linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Check for Material Type Restrictions:
  
  Some material types may have specific requirements for units of measure. Ensure that the material type allows for the unit of measure you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct unit of measure or how to maintain it, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OMN3: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  Material Master Views: Basic Data, Sales Org. Data, Purchasing Data, etc.
  Unit of Measure Types: Base unit of measure, alternative units of measure, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message VJ358 and ensure that the unit of measure for the material is properly maintained in the SAP system.