How To Fix IGN002 - Unit & does not exist. Check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IGN - Messages for Function Class IGN

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Unit & does not exist. Check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IGN002 - Unit & does not exist. Check your entry ?

  The SAP error message "IGN002 Unit & does not exist. Check your entry" typically occurs when you are trying to use a unit of measure (UoM) in a transaction or configuration that is not recognized by the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering data in materials management, sales and distribution, or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Spelling or Format: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the unit of measure you entered.
  Inactive Unit of Measure: The unit of measure exists but is marked as inactive or not available for use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to units of measure in the relevant module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure you are trying to use is correctly spelled and formatted.
  Ensure that it is a valid unit of measure in the system.
  
  
  
  Define the Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure does not exist, you can create it using the following steps:
  
  Go to transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion).
  Check if the unit of measure is listed. If not, you can create a new entry.
  Define the unit of measure, including its description and any necessary conversion factors.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate the Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the same transaction where you define units of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the relevant configuration settings for units of measure are correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the materials management (MM) or sales and distribution (SD) modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing units of measure.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CUNI: For managing units of measure.
  MM01: For creating material master records where you can specify units of measure.
  MM02: For changing material master records.
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative unit) and how they are used in your specific business processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to unit of measure errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the "IGN002 Unit & does not exist" error in SAP.