How To Fix FCO_COPA082 - In the Proc. Instructions set unit of measure "&1 (&2)" to "Retain"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 082

• Message text: In the Proc. Instructions set unit of measure "&1 (&2)" to "Retain"

What causes this issue?

In the Value Fields you have chosen quantity field "&V3& (&V4&)" to be
distributed but the corresponding unit of measure "&V1& (&V2&)" is to be
summarized according to the Processing Instructions. This would lead to
inconsistent results.

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?

In the processing instructions set unit of measure "&V1& (&V2&)" to
"Retain"

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA082 - In the Proc. Instructions set unit of measure "&1 (&2)" to "Retain" ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA082 typically occurs in the context of controlling and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) settings in the process instructions for a specific material or product. This error indicates that the system is expecting the unit of measure to be set to "Retain," but it is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure for the material or product in question is not set to "Retain" as required by the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or other related master data that affect the unit of measure settings.
  Process Instruction Settings: The process instructions for the material may not be correctly defined, leading to this error when trying to execute certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is set to "Retain" where necessary.
  
  
  
  Update Process Instructions:
  
  Navigate to the process instructions (transaction code CO02 or similar) and verify the settings.
  If the unit of measure is not set to "Retain," update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (material master, BOM, routing, etc.) is correctly configured and consistent.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to CO-PA and process instructions for any specific guidelines or requirements regarding unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message FCO_COPA082 for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FCO_COPA082 error in your SAP system.