How To Fix CM_CBESCOM_INB168 - Val. assgnt type '&1': Unable to determine unit of measure for phrase &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM_INB - Message Class for ESComXML Inbound Processing

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Val. assgnt type '&1': Unable to determine unit of measure for phrase &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB168 - Val. assgnt type '&1': Unable to determine unit of measure for phrase &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB168 typically indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) assignment for a specific value assignment type in the context of a phrase or a material. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation or modification of materials, when working with classification, or when handling master data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the system is unable to find a valid unit of measure for the specified value assignment type. This can happen if the UoM is not defined in the system or is not correctly assigned to the material or classification.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material master or classification settings that prevent the system from determining the appropriate UoM.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MARM, or other related tables).
  
  
  Phrase Definition Issues: The phrase itself may not be correctly defined or may not have the necessary attributes linked to it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMN3 to check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined and correctly assigned to the relevant material or classification.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and verify that the unit of measure is correctly assigned.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views for the correct UoM.
  
  
  
  Validate Phrase Definition:
  
  Check the phrase definition in the relevant transaction (e.g., CUNI for unit of measure conversion) to ensure that it is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate value assignment types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to modify and correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, CUNI, and OMN3.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CM_CBESCOM_INB168 error message in SAP.