MH232 - The unit of measure &1 for the material &2 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 232

• Message text: The unit of measure &1 for the material &2 is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH232 - The unit of measure &1 for the material &2 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message MH232 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material is not maintained in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a valid unit of measure for a material, such as creating a purchase order, sales order, or inventory transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure for the specified material (identified by the material number) has not been defined in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the material in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for units of measure that are not met.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH232 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  Verify if the unit of measure is maintained in the Basic Data view. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is not maintained, you can add it by going to transaction code MM02 and selecting the Basic Data view.
  Enter the appropriate unit of measure (e.g., EA for each, KG for kilograms) and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  This can be done in the Additional Data view under the Units of Measure section.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for the unit of measure you are trying to use. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team if there are restrictions.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the operation again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Unit of Measure Tables:
  
  The unit of measure data is stored in the MARA (General Material Data) and MARM (Units of Measure for Material) tables.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.