How To Fix WB088 - No addit. text per unit of measure maintained for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No addit. text per unit of measure maintained for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB088 - No addit. text per unit of measure maintained for material & ?

  The SAP error message WB088 indicates that there is no additional text maintained for a specific unit of measure for a material. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires additional text for a material's unit of measure, but that text has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Additional Text: The primary cause of this error is that the additional text for the specified unit of measure for the material has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be correctly defined or may not have the necessary additional text associated with it.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data setup, particularly in the units of measure section.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WB088 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Basic Data or Sales views).
  Check the units of measure section to see if the additional text is missing for the specified unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Additional Text:
  
  If the additional text is missing, you can add it by:
  
  Going to the relevant view in the material master.
  Entering the additional text for the required unit of measure.
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  If the unit of measure is not defined correctly, you may need to check the configuration in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code OMN1 to maintain units of measure and ensure that the additional text is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on maintaining material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  OMN1 (Maintain Units of Measure)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure you are familiar with the different views of the material master, as the additional text can be maintained in various sections depending on the context (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB088 error and ensure that the additional text for the unit of measure is properly maintained in the SAP system.