How To Fix FASTEDM013 - Unit of measurement &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FASTEDM -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Unit of measurement &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FASTEDM013 - Unit of measurement &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FASTEDM013 indicates that the unit of measurement (UoM) specified in a transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in contexts where units of measurement are critical, such as in inventory management, material master data, or sales and distribution processes.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent UoM: The specified unit of measurement has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect UoM Code: There may be a typo or incorrect code used for the unit of measurement.
  Missing Configuration: The unit of measurement might not be configured properly in the relevant tables.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the UoM may not have been included in the migration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) or OMS2 (Maintain Units of Measure) to check if the unit of measurement exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create UoM:
  
  If the UoM is missing, you can create it by using the following steps:
  
  Navigate to transaction OMS2.
  Enter the new unit of measurement and fill in the required details.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify UoM Usage:
  
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly assigned in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master).
  Check if the UoM is being used in the correct context (e.g., sales, purchasing).
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Review the transaction or configuration where the error occurred to ensure there are no typographical errors in the UoM code.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, verify that all necessary UoMs were included in the migration process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing units of measurement.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  OMS2: Maintain Units of Measure
  MM02: Change Material Master (to check UoM in material master)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T006: Units of Measure
  T006A: Units of Measure: Language-dependent texts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to UoM handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FASTEDM013 error and ensure that the unit of measurement is correctly defined and utilized in your SAP system.