How To Fix WOST_TOOLS_COMMON003 - Unit of measure &1 not maintained for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOST_TOOLS_COMMON - Retail Store: Messages for General Functions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 not maintained for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOST_TOOLS_COMMON003 - Unit of measure &1 not maintained for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message WOST_TOOLS_COMMON003 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material in the system. The message typically states that the unit of measure specified (represented by &1) is not maintained for the material (represented by &2). This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a purchase order, sales order, or when performing inventory management tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure for the material is not defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might not be correctly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the material master that have not been properly updated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number (&2).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" or "Purchasing" views to see if the unit of measure (&1) is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org. Data, or Purchasing) and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If the material uses multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of units of measure in the system. You can do this using transaction code OMN3 (Maintain Units of Measure).
  Ensure that the unit of measure is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OMN3: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  Material Master Views: Basic Data, Sales Org. Data, Purchasing
  Unit of Measure Types: Ensure that the unit of measure is compatible with the material type and the business processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.