How To Fix AQV143 - Reference unit missing

AQV143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Reference unit missing

What causes this issue?

You must define a reference unit to which the amounts are comverted for
each currency field and each amount field in statistics or ranking
lists.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid currency or unit in the corresponding field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AQV143 - Details

• The SAP error message AQV143 "Reference unit missing" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with planning and forecasting processes. This error indicates that a reference unit, which is necessary for the planning process, is not defined or is missing in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Unit: The most common cause of this error is that the reference unit (such as a unit of measure or a specific planning object) has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the APO system, particularly related to the master data or planning parameters.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data can lead to this error, especially if the reference unit is expected but not found.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the relevant master data (such as material master, location master, etc.) is correctly set up