How To Fix WOSE051 - The unit of measure &1 entered is not maintained for article &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOSE - Messages for Store Workbench Goods Receipt

• Message number: 051

• Message text: The unit of measure &1 entered is not maintained for article &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOSE051 - The unit of measure &1 entered is not maintained for article &2 ?

  The SAP error message WOSE051 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) you are trying to use for a specific article (material) is not maintained in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, sales order processing, or material master data management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure for the article is not defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect UoM: The unit of measure entered may be incorrect or not applicable for the specific article.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the UoM from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the article in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.).
  If it is missing, you can add the required unit of measure using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Maintain Units of Measure:
  
  In the material master, ensure that the UoM is maintained in the "Units of Measure" tab.
  You can add the UoM by selecting the appropriate UoM from the list of allowed units.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration settings for materials management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on maintaining units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, sales unit, purchase unit, etc.) and how they relate to each other.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WOSE051 error and ensure that the unit of measure is properly maintained for the specified article.