How To Fix /ACCGO/DGR168 - Unit of measure cannot be initial

/ACCGO/DGR168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/DGR -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Unit of measure cannot be initial

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/ACCGO/DGR168 - Details

• The SAP error message /ACCGO/DGR168 Unit of measure cannot be initial typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) accounting or during the posting of documents where a unit of measure (UoM) is required but not provided. This error indicates that the system expects a valid unit of measure, but it has not been specified or is left blank (initial).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure field is left blank when it is required for the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the relevant accounting settings that require a unit of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip entering the unit of measure during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the unit of measure field is filled in correctly. If you are entering a transaction manually, make