How To Fix FGD_CORE029 - Unit of measure &1 (for product) unknown.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGD_CORE -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 (for product) unknown.

What causes this issue?

Unit of measure &v1& for data element &v2& has not yet been maintained
in the product master.

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?

Leave the unit of measure blank, and copy the default value or use the
F4 help. If a unit of measure is not accepted without errors, no unit of
measure has been maintained in the product master, or one does not exist
in the buffer.
Save the transaction and wait for the automatic default value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGD_CORE029 - Unit of measure &1 (for product) unknown. ?

  The SAP error message FGD_CORE029 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:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure entered does not exist in the system for the specified product.
  Missing Configuration: The unit of measure may not be defined in the material master for the product.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Product Code: The product code entered may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure you are trying to use is valid and correctly spelled.
  Ensure that the UoM is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the product in question.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Units of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is not defined, you can add it using transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) or by updating the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is configured correctly in the system settings. This can be done through the customizing transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARM: Units of Measure for Material
  T006: Units of Measure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FGD_CORE029 error message in SAP.