How To Fix AH804 - Billing unit of measurement could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Billing unit of measurement could not be determined

Aug.2012: syntax of V1 .. V4 corrected, but text as such unchanged.

What causes this issue?

No billing unit of measurement could be determined from the rate
constellation valid on &V3& for device &V1&, register &V2&
.
.
The error occurred in program &V4&.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check your rate determination (specifically the billing unit of
measurement) for the register.
If you are unable to determine any errors, contact SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH804 - Billing unit of measurement could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message AH804, which states "Billing unit of measurement could not be determined," typically occurs during the billing process when the system is unable to identify the appropriate unit of measurement for a billing document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating an invoice or a billing document for a sales order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The unit of measurement (UoM) may not be properly configured in the material master or the billing document.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may not have a valid UoM assigned in the material master data.
  Sales Document Configuration: The sales document type may not be configured to handle the specific UoM.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the sales order and the material master regarding the UoM.
  Missing UoM in Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure may not have the necessary UoM defined for the billing type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the unit of measurement is correctly defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is set and that any alternative units of measure are also defined if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order:
  
  Check the sales order (transaction code VA03) to ensure that the UoM is correctly specified and matches the UoM in the material master.
  If the sales order is created with a different UoM, it may lead to this error during billing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the billing document type in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the billing type is correctly set up to handle the UoM for the materials being billed.
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document and ensure that it includes the necessary UoM settings.
  Make sure that the pricing conditions are correctly defined for the UoM being used.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test billing to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  VF01: Create Billing Document
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on units of measurement and billing processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and sales documents.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SD (Sales and Distribution) processes.