How To Fix AG008 - Unit of measure &1 does not exist

AG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AG - Nachrichten ATP-Server

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AG008 - Unit of measure &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AG008, which states "Unit of measure &1 does not exist," typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified unit of measure (UoM) in the relevant configuration or master data. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or processing materials, inventory, or transactions that involve units of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM Definition: The unit of measure you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect UoM: The UoM may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered in the transaction.
  Inactive UoM: The UoM exists but is inactive or not allowed for the specific material or transaction type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to units of measure in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure) to check if the unit of measure exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you will need to