How To Fix FRMLINF118 - The unit of measure specified is not permitted in this view

FRMLINF118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLINF - RMS-FRM: Messages f. Info System (Search/Output Fct.)Formula

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The unit of measure specified is not permitted in this view

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure you entered is not allowed in this view.

System Response

The function was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid unit of measure or maintain the unit of measure you want
to use in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLINF118 - The unit of measure specified is not permitted in this view ?

  The SAP error message FRMLINF118 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) specified in a particular context is not allowed or recognized in the view you are trying to access or modify. This error typically occurs in the context of material management, especially when dealing with formulas, recipes, or product data in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The UoM you are trying to use may not be defined for the specific material or in the context of the operation you are performing.
  
  Configuration Issues: The UoM may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant material type or view.
  View Restrictions: Certain views in SAP may only allow specific UoMs, and using an unsupported UoM will trigger this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that lead to the UoM being flagged as invalid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in