How To Fix IR042 - Only characteristics with a unit of measurement can be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Only characteristics with a unit of measurement can be used

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <GL:characteristic>characteristic</> that has not
been assigned a <DS:GLOS.3526B445AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>unit of
measurement</>.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a characteristic that has been assigned a unit of measurement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR042 - Only characteristics with a unit of measurement can be used ?

  The SAP error message IR042 ("Only characteristics with a unit of measurement can be used") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other modules where characteristics are defined for planning or reporting purposes. This error indicates that a characteristic being used in a certain context (like a planning view, report, or calculation) does not have an associated unit of measurement (UoM), which is required for the operation to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measurement: The characteristic you are trying to use does not have a unit of measurement assigned to it. This is common when creating or modifying characteristics in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may be incorrectly configured in the master data or in the planning area.
  Data Type Issues: The characteristic may be of a data type that does not support units of measurement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic has a unit of measurement assigned. If it does not, you will need to assign a valid UoM.
  
  
  
  Modify Planning Area:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a planning area, ensure that the planning area is correctly configured to include the characteristic with the appropriate UoM.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the characteristic to ensure that it is correctly defined and that the UoM is specified.
  
  
  
  Data Type Verification:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is of a type that supports units of measurement. For example, characteristics that are purely textual may not require or support a UoM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to characteristic configuration and planning area setup in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IR042 error and implement a solution to resolve it.