How To Fix D9734 - Unit &1 is not a unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D9 - Environment Management System

• Message number: 734

• Message text: Unit &1 is not a unit of measure

What causes this issue?

The unit of measurement you selected is not defined as a unit of
measure.
Units of measure cannot contain exponents for the dimensions time,
currency, temperature or luminous intensity, for example. Moreover, they
cannot have negative exponents for the other dimensions of length,
weight, mole quantity.

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?

Select another unit, and check it if necessary in the IMG activity <ZK>
Check unit of measurement</> in Customizing for <ZK>Global Settings</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D9734 - Unit &1 is not a unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message D9734, which states "Unit &1 is not a unit of measure," typically occurs when the system encounters a unit of measure (UoM) that is not recognized or defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material, posting of goods movements, or when entering data in transactions that require a unit of measure.
  Causes:
  
  Undefined Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the relevant settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the unit of measure being entered.
  Missing Master Data: The material master or other relevant master data may not have the required unit of measure assigned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure) to check if the unit of measure exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you can create it by defining the unit of measure and its conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check if the unit of measure is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is included in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry for any typographical errors. Ensure that the unit of measure is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with standard unit of measure functionality.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configurations related to units of measure in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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.
  Conversion Factors: Familiarize yourself with how conversion factors work between different units of measure.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to units of measure include:
  
  CUNI - Maintain Units of Measure
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the D9734 error and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly recognized in your SAP system.