How To Fix CM_EHFND_COMN152 - &1: Unit "&2" not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_COMN - Commonly Used Messages

• Message number: 152

• Message text: &1: Unit "&2" not valid

What causes this issue?

You entered a unit of measurement that is not specified for the
dimension of the value.

System Response

The system determines all units that are specified for the dimension of
the value in the Customizing activity <LS>Check Units of Measurement
</>under <LS>SAP NetWeaver -> General settings</>. Only these units of
measurements are permitted.
<ZH>Note: </>For values that are assigned to an amount category, the
system first determines the dimension that is specified for the amount
category in the Customizing activity <LS>Specify Amount Categories by
Hazards</> under <LS>Environment, Health and Safety -> Compliance and
Risk Management -> Master Data Configuration -> Agents. </>Then, it
determines all units that are specified for this dimension in the
Customizing activity<LS> Check Units of Measurement </>under <LS>SAP
NetWeaver -> General settings</>.

How to fix this error?

Enter a unit that is assigned to the following dimensions: &V3&&V4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN152 - &1: Unit "&2" not valid ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN152 typically indicates that there is an issue with a unit of measure (UoM) that is being referenced in a transaction or process. The error message format suggests that the system is unable to recognize or validate the specified unit of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not properly defined.
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be configured correctly in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., Material Management, Sales and Distribution).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the unit of measure is defined.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure specified in the transaction is valid and exists in the system.
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CUNI for unit of measure conversion) to see if the unit is defined.
  
  
  
  Define or Correct Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure does not exist, you may need to create it using the transaction CUNI or through the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined with the appropriate settings (e.g., base unit, conversion factors).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (e.g., material master, customer master) to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly assigned and there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the unit of measure in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to unit of measure management, such as CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure) and MM02 (Change Material).
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error message, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.