How To Fix FGD_CORE026 - Unit of measure & for product & is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGD_CORE -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Unit of measure & for product & is not known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGD_CORE026 - Unit of measure & for product & is not known ?

  The SAP error message FGD_CORE026 indicates that the system does not recognize the unit of measure (UoM) specified for a particular product. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a sales order, purchase order, or when performing inventory management tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure for the product is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might not be correctly configured in the material master or the relevant settings.
  Product Not Defined: The product itself may not be defined in the system, or it may not have the necessary UoM settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the UoM tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the Basic Data view and other relevant views (like Sales Org. Data, Purchasing, etc.).
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can define it in the system. Use transaction code CUNI to access the unit of measure configuration.
  Ensure that the UoM is set up correctly and is linked to the product.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If the product uses multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant modules (like Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) to ensure that the UoM settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling UoM issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data.
  
  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 the relevant module.