How To Fix BM070 - Customer internal unit of measurement & must start with 'Z'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Customer internal unit of measurement & must start with 'Z'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM070 - Customer internal unit of measurement & must start with 'Z' ?

  The SAP error message BM070 indicates that there is an issue with the internal unit of measurement (UoM) for a customer. Specifically, it states that the internal unit of measurement must start with the letter 'Z'. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects a specific format for the unit of measurement, particularly in the context of customer-specific configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The internal unit of measurement assigned to the customer does not start with 'Z', which is a requirement in your SAP configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry where a non-compliant UoM was assigned to the customer.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they may impose additional constraints on the UoM format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) in SAP.
  Verify the UoM assigned to the customer and ensure it starts with 'Z'.
  If it does not, you may need to create a new UoM that meets the criteria or modify the existing one.
  
  
  
  Update Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) or VD02 (Change Customer Sales Area) to update the customer master data.
  Ensure that the internal UoM field is populated with a valid UoM that starts with 'Z'.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that interact with customer data, review them to ensure they are not imposing incorrect constraints on the UoM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check your organization's documentation or SAP notes for any specific requirements regarding UoM configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing transactions related to the customer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Unit of Measure Documentation: Review SAP documentation on units of measure for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization uses user exits or BAdIs related to customer data, ensure they are not affecting the UoM validation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BM070 error and ensure that the internal unit of measurement for the customer is correctly configured.