How To Fix BM014 - Unit & is not defined

BM014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Unit & is not defined

What causes this issue?

You have specified unit &V1&. Unit &V1& is not maintained as an SI
unit.

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?

Maintain the unit or choose another unit as an SI unit. Refer to the
online help (F4) for a list of valid SI units.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BM014 - Details

• The SAP error message BM014 ("Unit & is not defined") typically occurs when the system encounters a unit of measure (UoM) that has not been defined in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of material master records, when entering data in transactions, or when processing documents that involve quantities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Unit of Measure: The specific unit of measure you are trying to use has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the relevant settings.
  Missing Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not have the necessary unit of measure defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Unit of Measure:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure).
  Check if the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed. If not, you can create a new entry.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined