How To Fix AJ358 - No unit of measurement for billing exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 358

• Message text: No unit of measurement for billing exists

What causes this issue?

There is no billing unit of measurement in register operand &v3& for
device &v1&, register &v2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a billing unit of measurement in register operand &v3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ358 - No unit of measurement for billing exists ?

  The SAP error message AJ358, which states "No unit of measurement for billing exists," typically occurs in the context of billing documents or sales orders when the system cannot find a valid unit of measurement (UoM) for the item being billed. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measurement: The material or service being billed does not have a defined unit of measurement in the material master or service master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measurement may not be correctly configured in the relevant master data or in the billing document.
  Material Type Issues: The material type may not be set up to allow billing or may have restrictions that prevent the use of certain units of measurement.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the sales order, delivery, and billing documents.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the SAP configuration for billing may not be correctly set up to handle the specific scenario.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the unit of measurement is defined for the material. Ensure that the UoM is maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Sales Organization Data).
  
  
  Review Sales Order: Check the sales order (transaction code VA03) to ensure that the item has a valid unit of measurement assigned. If necessary, update the sales order with the correct UoM.
  
  
  Update Billing Document: If the billing document is already created, you may need to reverse or delete it and create a new one after ensuring that all relevant data is correct.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SPRO (transaction code SPRO) under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control to ensure that the unit of measurement settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to manage units of measurement in billing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measurement (UoM): In SAP, UoM is crucial for inventory management, sales, and billing processes. It defines how quantities of materials or services are measured (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters).
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information about materials and services in SAP, and it plays a critical role in various processes, including procurement, inventory management, and sales.
  Billing Document Types: Different billing document types may have specific requirements regarding units of measurement, so it's essential to ensure that the correct document type is being used.
  
  By addressing the above causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the AJ358 error in SAP.