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How To Fix WM460 - Parameters not filled for either unit of measure or ISO unit of measure


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

  • Message number: 460

  • Message text: Parameters not filled for either unit of measure or ISO unit of measure

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM460 - Parameters not filled for either unit of measure or ISO unit of measure ?

    The SAP error message WM460 ("Parameters not filled for either unit of measure or ISO unit of measure") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) settings for a material. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary parameters for the unit of measure or the ISO unit of measure for the material being processed.

    Causes:

    1. Missing Unit of Measure Data: The material master may not have the required unit of measure data filled in, particularly in the WM view.
    2. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the unit of measure in the material master may be incorrect or incomplete.
    3. ISO Unit of Measure Not Defined: The ISO unit of measure may not be defined for the material, leading to this error.
    4. Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the warehouse management settings.

    Solutions:

    1. Check Material Master Data:

      • Go to the material master (transaction code MM03).
      • Check the "Basic Data" and "Warehouse Management" views to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined.
      • Ensure that both the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are filled in.
    2. Define ISO Unit of Measure:

      • If the ISO unit of measure is required, ensure that it is defined in the material master.
      • You can do this by going to the "Basic Data" view and checking the ISO unit of measure field.
    3. Review UoM Configuration:

      • Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system (transaction code OMN1).
      • Ensure that the necessary units of measure are defined and that they are correctly linked to the material.
    4. Check for Data Inconsistencies:

      • Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies between the material master and warehouse management settings.
      • Use transaction codes like LX02 to check stock and ensure that the material is correctly set up in the warehouse.
    5. Consult Documentation:

      • Review SAP documentation or help files related to warehouse management and unit of measure settings for additional guidance.
    6. Contact SAP Support:

      • If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • MM03: Display Material Master
      • OMN1: Define Units of Measure
      • LX02: Display Stock Overview
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
    • User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WM460 error and ensure that the unit of measure settings for your materials are correctly configured.

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