How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE033 - Invalid unit of measure; enter activity unit &2 instead of &1

FCOM_PLANNING_CORE033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Invalid unit of measure; enter activity unit &2 instead of &1

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FCOM_PLANNING_CORE033 - Details

• The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE033 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a planning activity. Specifically, the message suggests that the unit of measure you are trying to use is invalid for the context of the activity, and it provides a suggestion to use a different unit of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you entered (indicated as &1 in the error message) is not valid for the specific activity or context you are working in.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define which units of measure are valid for certain activities or materials.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong unit of measure when creating or modifying a planning activity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Suggested Unit of Measure: The error message suggests using the activity unit &2 instead of &1. Review the suggested unit