M3625 - The unit of measure specified is not allowed for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 625

• Message text: The unit of measure specified is not allowed for this material

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid unit of measure.
Note
To check which units of measure are allowed for the material, choose
<LS>Extras</> -> <LS>Units allowed</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3625 - The unit of measure specified is not allowed for this material ?

  The SAP error message M3625, "The unit of measure specified is not allowed for this material," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a unit of measure (UoM) that is not defined or permitted for a specific material in the system. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating a purchase order, sales order, or during inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used does not match the units defined for the material in the material master record.
  Missing UoM in Material Master: The unit of measure has not been defined in the material master for the specific material.
  UoM Conversion Issues: There may be issues with the conversion factors between different units of measure.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on which units of measure can be used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed.
  If it is not listed, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Allowed Units of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is not allowed, you can add it by editing the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the relevant views and add the required unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Conversions:
  
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Verify if there are any specific settings or restrictions for the material type that might be preventing the use of the specified unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: You can also check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system, which can be found in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.