How To Fix CPE119 - Commodity quantity and UoM must be defined together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Commodity quantity and UoM must be defined together

What causes this issue?

The commodity quantity to be used in a term has to be defined together
with a unit of measurement (UoM). Either the <ZK>Commodity Quantity</>
or the <ZK>UoM</> field is empty.

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?

Enter a commodity quantity and a UoM for the term or leave both fields
blank. If you leave both fields blank, the commodity quantity can be
calculated using factors.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE119 - Commodity quantity and UoM must be defined together ?

  The SAP error message CPE119, which states "Commodity quantity and UoM must be defined together," typically occurs in the context of commodity management or when dealing with materials in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or missing information regarding the quantity and unit of measure (UoM) for a commodity or material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM: The system expects a unit of measure to be defined for the commodity quantity, but it is missing.
  Inconsistent Data: The quantity is provided, but the corresponding unit of measure is either not specified or is incorrect.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or commodity master data that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered data incorrectly, leading to a situation where the quantity and UoM do not align.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that both the commodity quantity and the unit of measure are entered correctly in the relevant transaction. If one is missing, add it.
  Review Material Master: Go to the material master data and verify that the UoM is correctly defined for the material in question. You can do this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Correct Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to commodities and units of measure. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  Use Valid UoM: Ensure that the unit of measure being used is valid and recognized by the system. You can check this in the UoM settings in SAP.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on how to handle commodities and UoM in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material data.
  Unit of Measure Settings: Understand how units of measure are defined in SAP, including base units and alternative units.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter commodity data, including the importance of pairing quantities with the correct units of measure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPE119 error and ensure that your commodity data is correctly configured in SAP.