How To Fix FINS_CFIN_CMT_MSG009 - Unit of measurement &1 not found in Central system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_CMT_MSG - Central Finance Commitment Message Class

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Unit of measurement &1 not found in Central system

What causes this issue?

For purchasing orders (PO), the commitments can be handled via quantity
or value, based on the unit of measure (UOM) used on the PO.
For purchasing requisitions (PR), the commitments reduction can only be
value based for service items.
For non-service items, the purchasing requisitions commitments
reduction is always quantity based.
If the source system unit is inconsistent with the Central system,
return the warning message.

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?

The unit of measure can be checked via transaction CUNI, or in the field
T006-KZWOB.
If you want to deactivate the error message, you should change this
message from an error message into a warning message. To do this, see
the Implementation Guide (IMG) "Controlling General" under workstep
"Change Message Control" (application area FINS_CFIN_CMT_MSG, message
number 009).
If you want to change the check logic, BAdi -
BADI_FINS_CFIN_CMT_INTERFACE can be used to handle the values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_CMT_MSG009 - Unit of measurement &1 not found in Central system ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_CMT_MSG009 indicates that a specific unit of measurement (UoM) is not found in the Central Finance (CFIN) system. This error typically arises during the data transfer or reconciliation processes between the source systems and the Central Finance system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measurement: The unit of measurement specified in the transaction or data being processed does not exist in the Central Finance system.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The unit of measurement may exist in the source system but not in the Central system, leading to discrepancies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Central Finance setup that prevent the recognition of certain units of measurement.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or replication, some units of measurement may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM in Central System:
  
  Go to the Central Finance system and check if the unit of measurement exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CUNI for unit of measure maintenance).
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing UoM:
  
  If the unit of measurement is missing, create it in the Central system. Ensure that the UoM is defined correctly, including its conversion factors if applicable.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data (including units of measurement) is synchronized between the source systems and the Central Finance system. This may involve using tools like the Central Finance Master Data Governance (MDG) or other data replication methods.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Central Finance system to ensure that it is set up to recognize and handle the units of measurement from the source systems.
  
  
  
  Data Replication Monitoring:
  
  Monitor the data replication process to ensure that all necessary data, including units of measurement, is being transferred correctly. Use transaction codes like CFIN_MIG or CFIN_MON for monitoring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Central Finance for any specific guidelines or updates regarding unit of measurement handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  CFIN_MIG: Central Finance Migration
  CFIN_MON: Central Finance Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling units of measurement in Central Finance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  By addressing the missing unit of measurement and ensuring proper synchronization and configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_CFIN_CMT_MSG009.