How To Fix CKTC040 - Unit of measure is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKTC - Messages for Current Costing

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Unit of measure is missing

What causes this issue?

The iPPE variant to be costed requires a unit of measure in the master
data of concurrent costing.

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?

In iPPE, enter a unit of measure in the master data of concurrent
costing.
For more information on the master data of concurrent costing, refer to
the SAP Library for the Industry Business Solution <ZK>Discrete
Industries</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKTC040 - Unit of measure is missing ?

  The SAP error message CKTC040, which states "Unit of measure is missing," typically occurs in the context of material master data or during the processing of inventory and costing transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid unit of measure for a material, which is essential for various operations such as inventory management, purchasing, and production.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure in Material Master: The most common cause is that the unit of measure has not been defined for the material in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure settings in the configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be missing or incomplete unit of measure data.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for units of measure that are not being met.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that a unit of measure is defined.
  If missing, you can add the unit of measure using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Units of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined in the system. You can do this by going to transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure) and checking if the required unit is available.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigating to the relevant sections for material management.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including units of measure, was correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  Material Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the material type settings allow for the use of the specified unit of measure. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: SAP allows for different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative unit). Ensure that the correct type is being used.
  Unit of Measure Conversion: If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that conversion factors are correctly defined in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKTC040 error and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined for the materials in question.