How To Fix 5N872 - Any unit entered for this special provision is invalid

5N872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Any unit entered for this special provision is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have entered a unit for this subtype record. This is, however,
invalid for <LS>Canada Provision </>(0002).

System Response

The infotype record cannot be stored.

How to fix this error?

Delete the unit entered and save the record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N872 - Any unit entered for this special provision is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 5N872 ("Any unit entered for this special provision is invalid") typically occurs in the context of handling special provisions in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials, logistics, or sales processes. This error indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) entered for a specific special provision is not valid or recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure entered does not exist in the system or is not defined for the specific special provision.
  
  Configuration Issues: The special provision may not be properly configured to accept the unit of measure you are trying to use.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or related master data may not have the correct units of measure defined.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the unit of measure entered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure: Verify that the unit of measure you are trying to enter is valid and exists