How To Fix WU024 - Incorrect unit of measure for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Incorrect unit of measure for material &

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure entered is not allowed for material &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Select an allowed unit of measure, or create the required unit of
measure in the material master data, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU024 - Incorrect unit of measure for material & ?

  The SAP error message WU024 "Incorrect unit of measure for material &" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) defined for a material in the system and the unit of measure being used in a transaction or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The unit of measure for the material may not be correctly defined in the material master data.
  Transaction UoM Mismatch: The unit of measure being used in the transaction does not match the base unit of measure defined for the material.
  Unit of Measure Conversion Issues: If there are conversion factors defined between different units of measure, they may not be set up correctly.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the unit of measure settings in the Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales views.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Check the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., goods receipt, purchase order).
  Ensure that the unit of measure used in the transaction matches the unit of measure defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Adjust UoM Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the unit of measure settings in the material master.
  If you need to add or change units of measure, you can do this in the material master under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion Factors:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing units of measure.
  
  
  
  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
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM01 - Create Material
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: 
  
  You can configure units of measure in the SAP system through the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  Material Master Views: 
  
  Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Plant Data/Storage views are crucial for UoM settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU024 error and ensure that the unit of measure for the material is correctly configured and used in transactions.