How To Fix CK178 - Error when translating dimensions: Unit of measurement not defined

CK178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Error when translating dimensions: Unit of measurement not defined

What causes this issue?

When valuating an operation, the system found that unit of measure &v4&
for the activity type is not defined.
The error occurred when the following operation was being processed:
planned sequence : &V1&
operation : &V2&
sub-operation : &V3&

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, check the valid units of measure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK178 - Error when translating dimensions: Unit of measurement not defined ?

  The SAP error message CK178, which states "Error when translating dimensions: Unit of measurement not defined," typically occurs in the context of material master data or when dealing with cost estimates in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined unit of measurement for a particular material or item, which is necessary for processing transactions or calculations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measurement: The most common cause is that the unit of measurement (UoM) for a material is not defined in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measurement may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the UoM settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MARM).
  Costing Variant Issues: If the error occurs during costing, it may be related to the costing variant not being set up correctly to