How To Fix CBGL00203 - Packaging unit &1 is not available as an alternative unit of measure

CBGL00203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Packaging unit &1 is not available as an alternative unit of measure

What causes this issue?

Packaging unit &V1& does not exist as an
<DS:GLOS.3526C0A4AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>alternative unit of measure</>
in the material master for the material.

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 different packaging unit or add the packaging unit &V1& to the
material master as an alternative unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00203 - Packaging unit &1 is not available as an alternative unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00203 indicates that the specified packaging unit (in this case, &1) is not available as an alternative unit of measure for the material in question. This error typically arises in scenarios involving inventory management, material master data, or when trying to perform transactions that require unit conversions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative Unit of Measure: The packaging unit you are trying to use has not been defined as an alternative unit of measure in the material master.
  Incorrect Material Master Configuration: The material master may not have the necessary settings to allow for the use of alternative units of measure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the material master data that prevent the system from recognizing the packaging unit as valid.
  Unit of Measure Settings: The unit of measure settings in the material master may not be correctly configured to allow for the specified packaging unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
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