How To Fix AAPO181 - Enter both quantity and unit of measure

AAPO181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Enter both quantity and unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO181 - Enter both quantity and unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message AAPO181, which states "Enter both quantity and unit of measure," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to enter or modify asset transactions, such as acquisitions, transfers, or retirements. This error indicates that the system requires both a quantity and a unit of measure to process the transaction correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity or Unit of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that either the quantity field or the unit of measure field is left blank when it is required.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that do not align with the transaction being processed.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently skip entering one of the required fields during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the quantity and the unit of measure fields are filled in correctly. If you are entering a quantity, make sure to