How To Fix FCO_SFIN023 - Additional unit of measure &1 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Additional unit of measure &1 cannot be used

What causes this issue?

Additional unit of measure &V1& cannot be used for postings to the
additional quantity field &V3&.
The reason is that unit of measure &V1& does not belong to the dimension
&V4&. In the maintenance view FCOC_FDIM it is customized for the
controlling area &V2& that additional quantity field &V3& has to be
assigned to dimension &V4&.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the customzing settings of maintenance view FCOC_FDIM.
Or check the implementation of BADI FCO_COEP_QUANTITY where the
additional quantity field &V3& will be determined.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN023 - Additional unit of measure &1 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN023 indicates that there is an issue with the additional unit of measure (UoM) that you are trying to use in a financial transaction or posting. This error typically arises when the additional unit of measure is not properly defined or is not compatible with the primary unit of measure in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Additional UoM: The additional unit of measure you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incompatibility: The additional unit of measure may not be compatible with the primary unit of measure for the material or product in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the settings related to units of measure in the SAP system.
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the primary unit of measure and the additional unit of measure may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the additional unit of measure is defined correctly. Ensure that it is listed under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  Define Additional UoM: If the additional unit of measure is not defined, you can define it in the material master or through the configuration settings.
  Review Conversion Factors: Ensure that the conversion factors between the primary and additional units of measure are correctly set up. This can be done in the material master or through the configuration settings.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO, navigating to the relevant sections for material management or financial accounting.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling units of measure and related configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master or configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management or financial accounting within SAP.