How To Fix VR122 - Enter unit of volume

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Enter unit of volume

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR122 - Enter unit of volume ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR122 - Enter unit of volume
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a volume-related field is required but the unit of volume has not been entered. In SAP, when you enter a volume quantity (e.g., cubic meters, liters), the system expects a corresponding unit of measure for volume to be specified. If this unit is missing, SAP cannot process the volume data correctly and throws the VR122 error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During material master data maintenance (e.g., MM01/MM02) when entering volume data.
  In purchasing documents (e.g., purchase orders) if volume is specified but the unit of volume is missing.
  In sales documents or delivery documents where volume is relevant.
  In inventory or goods movement transactions involving volume.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Unit of Volume:
  
  Make sure to enter the appropriate unit of volume in the relevant field. Common units include:
  
  M3 (cubic meters)
  L (liters)
  CM (cubic centimeters)
  FT3 (cubic feet)
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:  
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03 or MM02).
  Navigate to the Basic Data or Additional Data tab where volume and unit of volume are maintained.
  Ensure that the Volume and Unit of Volume fields are correctly filled.
  
  
  
  Check Document Entries:  
  
  In purchasing or sales documents, verify that if volume is entered, the unit of volume is also specified.
  If the unit of volume is missing, enter it manually or adjust the document template to require it.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check (if applicable):  
  
  Verify if the unit of volume is defined in the system (transaction CUNI).
  Ensure that the unit of volume is assigned correctly in the material master and document types.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Unit of Volume Field: The unit of volume is a key field that helps in logistics and shipping calculations, packaging, and storage planning.
  Integration: Volume data is often integrated with warehouse management, transportation, and billing processes.
  Customizing: If your business process requires volume data, ensure that the relevant fields are set as mandatory in the customizing settings.
  Related Messages:  
  
  VR123 - Enter volume  
  VR124 - Volume must be greater than zero
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  VR122 error means the system expects a unit of volume but it was not entered. To fix it, simply enter the correct unit of volume in the relevant field in material master or document. Check your data entry and configuration to ensure volume and its unit are consistently maintained.
  
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