How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_UI261 - UOM Group &1 does not exist

GHO_ALLOC_UI261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_UI - Message Class for UI for Allocation

• Message number: 261

• Message text: UOM Group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI261 - UOM Group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI261 indicates that the Unit of Measure (UOM) group specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during processes that involve allocation or distribution of materials, where a specific UOM group is required for the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent UOM Group: The UOM group referenced in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The UOM group may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the UOM group field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UOM Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the UOM group configuration in SAP. This can typically be found under the following path:
  Logistics ? General ? Master Data ? Units of Measure ? Define Units of Measure Groups.
  
  
  Verify if the UOM group exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create UOM Group:
  
  If the UOM group is missing, you can create