How To Fix BOS01118 - Unit of measure f. service line (data rec. &1 in services) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Unit of measure f. service line (data rec. &1 in services) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01118 - Unit of measure f. service line (data rec. &1 in services) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BOS01118 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a service line in a business transaction. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find the specified unit of measure for the service line in the relevant data records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified for the service line does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be defined in the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that reference the unit of measure.
  Incorrect Service Master Data: The service master data may not have the correct unit of measure assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) to check if the unit of measure is defined in the system.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure does not exist, you can create it using transaction code CUNI or through the relevant configuration path in SPRO.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate service.
  
  
  
  Review Service Master Data:
  
  Check the service master data using transaction code AC03 (Display Service Master) to ensure that the correct unit of measure is assigned to the service.
  If necessary, update the service master data to include the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data where the error occurred to ensure that the correct unit of measure is being used.
  If there are discrepancies, correct the transaction data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing units of measure and service master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  AC03: Display Service Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to unit of measure settings and service master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BOS01118 error and ensure that the unit of measure for the service line is correctly defined and utilized in your SAP system.