How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_UNIT011 - & cannot be used as alternative UoM; resulting unit would be too long

COM_PRODUCT_UNIT011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_UNIT - Messages on Units of Measure

• Message number: 011

• Message text: & cannot be used as alternative UoM; resulting unit would be too long

What causes this issue?

You have entered an alternative unit of measure which, when converted
to the base unit of measure, would be too long to fit into the
corresponding field.
<ZH>Example</>
You define <LS>G</> as the base unit of measure, <LS>KG</> as the first
alternative unit of measure, and <LS>TO</> as the second alternative
unit of measure. According to the table, 1,000 g = 1 kg, and 1,000 kg =
1 t. As a result, 1,000,000 g equals 1 t, but this value is too long to
fit into the corresponding field.

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?

Reset the alternative unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRODUCT_UNIT011 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_UNIT011 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) configuration for a product. Specifically, it states that the unit of measure cannot be used as an alternative because the resulting unit would be too long. This typically occurs when the system is trying to convert or use a unit of measure that exceeds the allowed character limit or format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The UoM defined for the product may have a long description or format that exceeds the system's limitations.
  Alternative UoM Settings: The alternative UoM settings for the product may not be correctly configured, leading to conflicts when trying to use them.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the UoM, such as incorrect characters or formats that are not recognized by the system.
  System Limitations: SAP has specific limitations on the length and format of UoMs, and if