/DSD/HH163 - Unit of measure &1 not found for material &2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/HH -

• Message number: 163

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/HH163 - Unit of measure &1 not found for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/HH163 Unit of measure &1 not found for material &2 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module when the system cannot find the specified unit of measure (UoM) for a given material. This can happen during various processes, such as sales order creation, delivery processing, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM Definition: The specified unit of measure (UoM) is not defined in the material master for the given material.
  Incorrect UoM Usage: The UoM being used may not be valid for the material in question, possibly due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master may not be properly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect UoM settings.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the material data is being pulled from a different system or if there are recent changes that have not been updated in the system, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that the UoM is defined correctly.
  If the UoM is missing, you may need to add it using transaction code MM02 (change material master).
  
  
  
  Define UoM:
  
  If the UoM does not exist, you can define it in the system. Use transaction code CUNI to maintain units of measure.
  Ensure that the UoM is linked to the correct material and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Conversion:
  
  Check if there are any conversion factors defined between different UoMs for the material. This can be done in the material master under the "Units of Measure" tab.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the UoM settings in the configuration are correct. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing) under the relevant logistics area.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the issue persists, consider running data consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the DSD module for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined for the material in question.