How To Fix AQV146 - Reference unit is not allowed

AQV146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Reference unit is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Within statistics or a ranking list for a quantity field you selected a
reference unit that is not supported by the system.

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?

Choose a valid reference unit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AQV146 - Details

• The SAP error message AQV146, which states "Reference unit is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when dealing with units of measure (UoM) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to use a reference unit of measure that is not permitted for the specific transaction or material.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The reference unit of measure for the material may not be set up correctly in the material master data.
  Unit of Measure Group Restrictions: The unit of measure group assigned to the material may not allow the use of the specified reference unit.
  Transaction Type Limitations: Certain transactions may have restrictions on which units of measure can be used, leading to this error.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may have specific settings that restrict the use of certain units of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03)