How To Fix W#460 - A quantity has been specified, but no unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 460

• Message text: A quantity has been specified, but no unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#460 - A quantity has been specified, but no unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message W#460 ("A quantity has been specified, but no unit of measure") typically occurs when a quantity is entered in a transaction, but the corresponding unit of measure (UoM) is missing or not specified. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure field is left blank when a quantity is entered.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master data may not be properly configured with the necessary units of measure.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently skip the unit of measure field while entering data.
  Custom Programs or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not be handling the unit of measure correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the unit of measure field is filled in whenever a quantity is specified. This is usually a mandatory field.
  Review Material Master Data: Verify that the material master record has the correct units of measure defined. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03).
  Checking the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views for the correct UoM settings.
  
  
  Correct Configuration: If the material does not have a unit of measure defined, you may need to update the material master to include the appropriate UoM.
  User Training: Provide training to users to ensure they understand the importance of entering both quantity and unit of measure.
  Debugging Custom Code: If the error arises from a custom program, review the code to ensure it correctly handles unit of measure inputs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management include MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Unit of Measure Configuration: You can configure units of measure in the SAP system through the customizing transaction SPRO, under "Logistics - General" > "Basic Data" > "Units of Measure".
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on handling units of measure in various transactions.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the W#460 error and ensure that quantities and units of measure are correctly specified in your SAP transactions.