How To Fix AA185 - Quantity unit & is not a commercial unit (Please correct)

AA185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Quantity unit & is not a commercial unit (Please correct)

What causes this issue?

Unit of measure &V1& is not a commercial unit of measure.

System Response

The system only allows commercially recognized units of measure for
units of measure in the asset master record/asset class.

How to fix this error?

Correct the unit of measure.
You can use the F4 function to help you choose a commercial unit of
measure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA185 - Quantity unit & is not a commercial unit (Please correct) ?

  The SAP error message AA185 indicates that the quantity unit specified in the asset master record is not recognized as a commercial unit. This typically occurs when you are trying to post an asset acquisition or transfer, and the quantity unit does not conform to the expected units defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Quantity Unit: The quantity unit entered in the asset master record is not defined as a commercial unit in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the quantity unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02).
  Verify the quantity unit field and ensure it is set to a valid commercial unit (e.g., EA for each, KG for kilograms, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of units of measure in the system (transaction code OME1).
  Ensure