How To Fix W+614 - Please enter a unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 614

• Message text: Please enter a unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+614 - Please enter a unit of measure ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W+614 Please enter a unit of measure
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a required Unit of Measure (UoM) field is left empty during data entry in SAP. The system expects a unit of measure to be specified for quantities in various transactions such as material master data, purchase orders, sales orders, goods movements, or production orders. Without a UoM, the system cannot process quantity-related information correctly.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  Creating or changing material master records (e.g., Base Unit of Measure, Alternative Units of Measure).
  Entering quantities in purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or sales orders.
  Posting goods movements or inventory transactions.
  Defining BOM components or production orders.
  Any transaction where quantity input is mandatory.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Unit of Measure:
  Make sure to input a valid unit of measure in the relevant field. The UoM must be defined in the system (transaction CUNI for unit of measure maintenance).
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  Verify that the material master has a