How To Fix DPR_CATS014 - &1 : Unit is invalid in target system

DPR_CATS014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CATS - Project Management: Messages for CATS Connection

• Message number: 014

• Message text: &1 : Unit is invalid in target system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CATS014 - &1 : Unit is invalid in target system ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CATS014 with the description "Unit is invalid in target system" typically occurs in the context of project management and time recording, particularly when dealing with the integration of project systems (PS) and cross-application time sheets (CATS).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure (UoM) being used in the time entry or project assignment is not recognized in the target system. This can happen if the unit is not defined in the target system or if there is a mismatch between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the target system where the necessary units of measure have not been set up correctly.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another (e.g., from a development system to a production system), the unit of measure may not exist in