How To Fix GA718 - The unit field & is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 718

• Message text: The unit field & is not unique

What causes this issue?

Field group &V2& should be also processed internally in &V3&.
Processing cannot be run normally because unit &V1& for this field
group is not the same for all senders and receivers.

System Response

The field group is no longer processed internally, but determined by
conversion when posting from field group &V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA718 - The unit field & is not unique ?

  The SAP error message GA718, which states "The unit field & is not unique," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or when dealing with units of measure in SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict or duplication in the unit of measure that is being used for a particular asset or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries for the same unit of measure in the system, which leads to ambiguity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the units of measure in the system, such as incorrect settings in the customizing tables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the asset or the unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., AS03 for asset display) and check if there are duplicate entries for the unit of measure.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., T006 for units of measure) for duplicates.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG). Navigate to:
  
  Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  
  
  Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that there are no duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or merge the duplicate entries, depending on your business requirements.
  Ensure that all related transactions and master data are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and SE16/SE11 (Data Browser).
  Tables: Key tables to check include:
  
  T006: Units of Measure
  ANLA: Asset Master Record
  ANLB: Asset Master Record (Depreciation Areas)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error GA718 for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.