EAN_UCC013 - Assignment to unit of measurement group is incorrect; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAN_UCC - EAN.UCC Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Assignment to unit of measurement group is incorrect; see long text

What causes this issue?

The system displays this message because the unit of measurement (UoM)
is assigned to two different groups. You can only assign the UoM to one
group.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Verify and correct the alternate UoM grouping for the Global Trade Item
Number (GTIN), in the customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAN_UCC013 - Assignment to unit of measurement group is incorrect; see long text ?

  The SAP error message EAN_UCC013 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a unit of measurement (UoM) group in the system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to correctly assign a unit of measurement to a specific material or product due to configuration or data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect UoM Group Assignment: The material may be assigned to a unit of measurement group that does not match the expected configuration.
  Missing or Incorrect UoM Configuration: The unit of measurement group may not be properly defined in the system, or the specific UoM may not be included in the group.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the material, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on the UoM groups that can be assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the UoM group assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the UoM group is appropriate for the material type and the intended use.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OME1 to check the configuration of the unit of measurement groups.
  Ensure that the required UoMs are included in the group and that the group is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If there are inconsistencies in the material master data, correct them using transaction code MM02 to update the necessary fields.
  Ensure that all relevant data is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction code SE91 to find the message class and view the long text associated with the error.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the material type in transaction code OMS2 to ensure that the UoM group assignment is allowed for that material type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OME1: Maintain Unit of Measure Groups
  OMS2: Change Material Type
  SE91: Message Class
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on unit of measurement groups and material master data management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EAN_UCC013 error in SAP.