/ECRS/BL_TD087 - Enter supplementary unit &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ECRS/BL_TD -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Enter supplementary unit &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ECRS/BL_TD087 - Enter supplementary unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ECRS/BL_TD087 Enter supplementary unit &1 typically occurs in the context of handling materials or products that require supplementary units of measure in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a supplementary unit of measure to be entered for a specific material or product, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplementary Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the supplementary unit of measure has not been defined for the material in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data, particularly in the units of measure settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the supplementary unit of measure when creating or updating the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Basic Data and Units of Measure views to ensure that the supplementary unit of measure is defined for the material.
  If it is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Supplementary Units of Measure:
  
  If the supplementary unit of measure is not defined in the system, you may need to define it in the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Units of Measure.
  
  
  Ensure that the supplementary unit of measure is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  When entering data related to the material, ensure that you provide the supplementary unit of measure if it is required by the process you are executing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for supplementary units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Units of Measure: In SAP, materials can have multiple units of measure, including base units and supplementary units. Supplementary units are often used for specific purposes, such as packaging or shipping.
  Material Master Views: The material master has various views that can be configured, and the units of measure are part of the Basic Data view.
  Error Handling: If you continue to encounter issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in material management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the supplementary unit of measure is correctly entered and configured in the SAP system.