How To Fix CR172 - Time (&) not valid as unit of measure

CR172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Time (&) not valid as unit of measure

What causes this issue?

The conversion table includes factors for converting from units of
measure into time units. You entered a time unit in the column for
units of measure.

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?

Do not enter a time unit in the column for units of measure. The unit
in which you want to measure capacity and which is to be converted into
time units for capacity leveling should be maintained in the left
column.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR172 - Time (&) not valid as unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message CR172 ("Time (&) not valid as unit of measure") typically occurs when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction or configuration related to time. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying materials, production orders, or other objects that require a valid unit of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified is not recognized by the system as a valid time unit. For example, using a non-standard or incorrect abbreviation for time (like "hrs" instead of "H" for hours).
  
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the unit of measure table or incorrect settings in the material master or other relevant configurations.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the entry of the unit of