How To Fix CO736 - Unit of measure & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Unit of measure & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO736 - Unit of measure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CO736, which states "Unit of measure & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of production planning or cost controlling when the system encounters a unit of measure (UoM) that is not defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing production orders, cost estimates, or material master records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be correctly configured in the material master or in the relevant settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the unit of measure.
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may not have the required unit of measure assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) to check if the unit of measure exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you can create it or modify the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record and check the units of measure assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed in the material master.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can create it using transaction code CUNI or by updating the material master using MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the entry for any typos or incorrect characters in the unit of measure field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on units of measure and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, alternative unit, etc.) and how they are used in SAP.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master that relate to units of measure, such as Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales views.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to unit of measure errors.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify units of measure and material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO736 error and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined and utilized in your SAP system.