How To Fix WG024 - Missing unit of measure cannot be found without material number or EAN


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

  • Message number: 024

  • Message text: Missing unit of measure cannot be found without material number or EAN

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  • What causes this issue?

    No useful unit of measure can be determined without a useful order item
    identifier.

    System Response

    The order item is not posted.

    How to fix this error?

    Transmit a correct identifier for each order item. The following are
    permitted at the moment:

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    PROTECT
    002,,supplier's material number
    003,,EAN
    006,,material number
    ENDPROTECT
    <(>,<)>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG024 - Missing unit of measure cannot be found without material number or EAN ?
    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG024: "Missing unit of measure cannot be found without material number or EAN":
    
    Error Message:
    WG024 - Missing unit of measure cannot be found without material number or EAN
    
    
    Cause: This error occurs when you try to enter or process a transaction in SAP that requires a unit of measure (UoM) but the system cannot determine the correct unit of measure because: The material number is missing or not provided. The EAN (European Article Number) or barcode is missing or not provided. The system relies on either the material master data or the EAN to identify the unit of measure. Without either the material number or EAN, SAP cannot find the corresponding unit of measure in the system. This typically happens in processes like goods receipt, goods issue, or sales order entry where the unit of measure is mandatory and linked to the material master or EAN master data. When

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