How To Fix COSE072 - Seq. &, operation &, PRT &: Unit of meas. & does not exist in language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COSE - Change Production Order

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Seq. &, operation &, PRT &: Unit of meas. & does not exist in language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COSE072 - Seq. &, operation &, PRT &: Unit of meas. & does not exist in language ?

  The SAP error message COSE072 typically indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measurement (UoM) associated with a particular operation in a production order or process. This error can occur when the system cannot find the specified unit of measurement in the language set for the user or the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measurement: The specified unit of measurement does not exist in the system for the language being used.
  Language Settings: The unit of measurement may exist, but it is not defined in the language that the user is currently using in their SAP session.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or the routing, where the unit of measurement is defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measurement:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) to check if the unit of measurement exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01).
  If the unit of measurement is defined in a different language, you may need to switch to that language or add the necessary translations.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the unit of measurement is missing in the relevant master data (like material master or routing), you may need to update the master data to include the correct unit of measurement.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (for material master) or CA01 (for routing) to make necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for units of measurement are correctly set up in the system. This can be done through the customizing transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Manage Units of Measure
  SU01: User Maintenance
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CA01: Create Routing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Manual: Refer to the SAP user manual for more detailed information on handling units of measurement and language settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COSE072 error and ensure that the unit of measurement is correctly recognized in the specified language.