How To Fix EI460 - The system determined units of meas. that are not defined in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 460

• Message text: The system determined units of meas. that are not defined in the system

What causes this issue?

On the external data carrier, the system determined special units of
measurement that have not been defined in the system.

System Response

The incorrect data records are flagged in the 'status'
column of the list.

How to fix this error?

Please check in Customizing whether a unit of measurement as specified
on the external data carrier is stored in the system.
If necessary, create the required unit of measurement.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

However, if this unit of measurement has already been defined in the
system, check whether the special unit of measurement on the external
data carrier is encrypted. If this is the case, you should set the
"Conversion spec. UoM" switch in the selection screen of this
transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI460 - The system determined units of meas. that are not defined in the system ?

  The SAP error message EI460 indicates that the system has encountered a situation where it has determined units of measurement (UoM) that are not defined in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation of material master records, sales orders, or inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measurement: The most common cause is that the unit of measurement being used in a transaction or master data record is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measurement may not be properly configured in the system settings, or it may not be assigned to the relevant material or product.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the unit of measurement field during data entry.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may be trying to use a unit of measurement that is not recognized by the standard SAP configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measurement Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure) to check if the unit of measurement in question is defined in the system.
  If it is not defined, you can create a new unit of measurement by following the necessary steps in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs during material transactions, check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the correct units of measurement are assigned.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (e.g., sales order, purchase order), review the data entered in the transaction to ensure that the correct units of measurement are being used.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is not trying to use an undefined unit of measurement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on unit of measurement configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measurement (e.g., base unit, alternative units) and how they are used in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify units of measurement in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EI460 error and implement the appropriate solution.