How To Fix EI292 - ISO code for special unit of measure &1 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 292

• Message text: ISO code for special unit of measure &1 was not found

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the ISO weight unit for the special unit
of measure &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Check if you maintained the ISO weight unit prescribed by the
authorities for the special unit of measure &V1& in Customizing (Global
settings - Units of measure).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI292 - ISO code for special unit of measure &1 was not found ?

  The SAP error message EI292 indicates that the system could not find the ISO code for a special unit of measure that you are trying to use. This typically occurs when you are working with units of measure that are not standard or are custom-defined in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ISO Code: The specific ISO code for the special unit of measure has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be linked to the correct ISO code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) in SAP.
  Verify if the special unit of measure is defined and check if it has an associated ISO code.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or update the unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Define ISO Code:
  
  If the ISO code is not defined, you can define it by going to the transaction code CUNI and adding the necessary details for the special unit of measure.
  Ensure that the ISO code follows the standard format and is valid.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Review the entry for the unit of measure in your transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure units of measure and their ISO codes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO Codes: ISO codes are standardized codes that represent units of measure. They are important for ensuring consistency in data across different systems and regions.
  Unit of Measure in SAP: Units of measure in SAP can be standard (like KG, L, etc.) or special/custom units that may require additional configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CUNI for unit of measure maintenance and MM02 for material master changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI292 error and ensure that your special unit of measure is correctly configured in SAP.