How To Fix AA183 - Unit of measure & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Unit of measure & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Unit of measure &V1& is not defined.

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?

Correct the unit of measure.
You can use the F4 function to help you to find existing units of
measure.
It is also possible that you did not enter a unit of measure, although
the screen layout rule specifies that the unit of measure must be
entered in the asset class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA183 - Unit of measure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AA183, which states "Unit of measure & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system encounters a unit of measure (UoM) that is not defined in the system. This can happen during various transactions, such as asset creation, transfer, or posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified for an asset or transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the unit of measure entered by the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMN1 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > General > Master Data > Units of Measure > Define Units of Measure).
  Verify if the unit of measure you are trying to use is defined in the system. If it is not,