How To Fix WS593 - Volumes without units are not permitted. Check entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 593

• Message text: Volumes without units are not permitted. Check entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS593 - Volumes without units are not permitted. Check entries ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS593 Volumes without units are not permitted. Check entries
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a volume value is entered in a transaction or master data record without specifying the corresponding unit of measure for the volume. In SAP, when you enter volume data (e.g., cubic meters, liters), the system requires that the unit of measure be explicitly provided. If the unit is missing or incorrect, the system cannot process the volume information and throws this error.
  Common scenarios where this happens:
  
  Creating or changing material master data (e.g., in MM01/MM02) where volume fields are filled but the unit is missing.
  Entering delivery or shipment data where volume is specified but the unit is not.
  In sales orders or purchase orders, volume fields are filled without units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the volume fields in the relevant transaction or master data screen.
  Ensure that the unit of measure for volume is entered correctly alongside the volume value.
  
  For example, if volume is 10, the unit should be something like M3 (cubic meters), L (liters), or any valid volume unit defined in SAP.
  
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, enter the correct unit.
  If the unit of measure is not available in the dropdown or selection list, check the unit of measure configuration:
  
  Use transaction CUNI to maintain units of measure.
  Ensure the volume unit is defined and active.
  
  
  If this error occurs during data upload or batch input, verify the data file to ensure volume units are included.
  After correcting the entries, save the document or master data again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: MM01, MM02 (Material Master), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  Unit of Measure Maintenance: Transaction CUNI
  Volume fields are often found in the Basic Data 1 or Additional Data views of material master.
  SAP requires consistent and complete data for volume and units to calculate shipping, storage, and logistics parameters correctly.
  This error helps maintain data integrity and prevents incorrect volume calculations.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Volume entered without specifying the unit of measure.
  Solution: Enter the correct volume unit of measure along with the volume value.
  Check: Material master data, delivery documents, sales/purchase orders, and unit of measure configuration.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where the error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.