How To Fix C4008 - Unit cannot have more than six characters

C4008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C4 - CTMS_SYNTAX_CHECK

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Unit cannot have more than six characters

What causes this issue?

You have entered a unit with more than six characters. However, units
can only have a maximum of six characters.

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?

Correct the unit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C4008 - Unit cannot have more than six characters ?

  The SAP error message C4008, which states "Unit cannot have more than six characters," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a unit of measure (UoM) in a transaction or configuration that exceeds the character limit set by the SAP system. In SAP, the standard length for a unit of measure is restricted to six characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Character Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure you are trying to use has more than six characters. For example, if you are trying to use a unit like "Kilograms" (which has 9 characters), it will trigger this error.
  Custom Units: If you or your organization has created custom units of measure that exceed the character limit, this can also lead to the error.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, it may simply be a data entry error where an incorrect or unintended unit of measure is being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Standard Units: