How To Fix CY693 - Unit of measure & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Unit of measure & not found

What causes this issue?

The scale &V1& is not defined in Customizing.

System Response

The system cannot generate the planning table.

How to fix this error?

You should enter the scale in Customizing for capacity planning
or enter a valid scale in the profile used for the planning table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY693 - Unit of measure & not found ?

  The SAP error message CY693, which states "Unit of measure & not found," typically occurs when the system cannot find a specified unit of measure (UoM) in the relevant master data or configuration settings. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of a material, when processing a transaction, or while performing inventory management tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Missing UoM in Master Data: The specified unit of measure may not be defined in the material master or other relevant master data records.
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be linked to the material or product.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the unit of measure entered by the user.
  Inconsistent UoM Settings: The unit of measure may not be consistent with the settings in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the unit of measure is defined under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  If the UoM is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify UoM Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CUNI to check the unit of measure settings in the system.
  Ensure that the UoM is defined in the UoM table and is linked to the appropriate material types.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the unit of measure entered in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Ensure that the UoM is entered in the correct format (e.g., using the correct abbreviation).
  
  
  
  Review UoM Conversion:
  
  If applicable, check if there are any conversion factors defined for the UoM. Ensure that the conversion is set up correctly in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on UoM settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative unit) and how they are used in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and CUNI for managing material master data and unit of measure settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error CY693 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CY693 error in SAP.