How To Fix VL380 - Unit of measure & in item & is not a proportion/product unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Unit of measure & in item & is not a proportion/product unit of measure

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure of the item is flagged as a
<DS:DE.LRMEI_WS>proportion / product unit</>.

System Response

Conversion of this unit of measure into the <DS:DE.MEINS>base unit of
measure</> or the <DS:GLOS.stockkeeping_unit>stockkeeping unit</> must
be calculated using the batch.
Here the system ascertained that the unit of measure was changed from a
proportion or product unit into an <DS:DE.LRMEI>alternative unit of
measure</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the material's unit of measure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL380 - Unit of measure & in item & is not a proportion/product unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message VL380 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) used in a particular item during a logistics transaction, such as a goods movement or delivery. Specifically, it means that the unit of measure specified for the item is not recognized as a proportion or product unit of measure, which is required for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure assigned to the item in the material master may not be set up correctly. It might not be defined as a proportion or product unit of measure.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for units of measure may not be properly defined, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the unit of measure in the transaction.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the item may not have the correct UoM settings, or the UoM may not be maintained in the relevant views.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the unit of measure used in the transaction is defined as a proportion or product unit of measure in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system (transaction code OME1 or OME2).
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the system and is linked to the appropriate material types.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Verify the entry of the unit of measure in the transaction. Make sure it matches the units defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to set up and maintain units of measure.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: In SAP, units of measure can be classified into different types, such as base units, alternative units, and sales units. Understanding these classifications can help in troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and OME1/OME2 (UoM configuration).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to VL380 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VL380 error in your SAP system.