How To Fix ISUPFC018 - Unit of measurement &1 for annual consumption not suitable for device &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISUPFC - Messages for Price Simulation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Unit of measurement &1 for annual consumption not suitable for device &3

What causes this issue?

You have entered an annual consumption with unit of measurement &v1& for
the simulation of device &v3&, register &v4&. However, the register is
billed with <DS:DE.E_MASS>unit of measurement</> &v2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISUPFC018 - Unit of measurement &1 for annual consumption not suitable for device &3 ?

  The SAP error message ISUPFC018 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measurement (UoM) for the annual consumption of a device. This error typically arises in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when dealing with device management and consumption data.
  Cause:
  The error message ISUPFC018 is triggered when the unit of measurement specified for the annual consumption of a device does not match the expected or allowed unit of measurement for that particular device type. This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The device type may not be configured to accept the specified unit of measurement for annual consumption.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the unit of measurement in the device master data or in the consumption data.
  Incompatibility: The unit of measurement may not be compatible with the measurement type or the device category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ISUPFC018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Device Configuration:
  
  Go to the device master data and verify the configuration settings for the device type. Ensure that the unit of measurement for annual consumption is correctly defined and compatible with the device.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measurement:
  
  Check the unit of measurement that is being used for annual consumption. Ensure that it is valid and appropriate for the device type. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the unit of measurement in the relevant transaction or data entry screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides for the specific device type to understand the expected units of measurement and any restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to save or process the data again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EL31 (Device Management) or EL30 (Device Master Data) to access and modify device-related information.
  Unit of Measurement Configuration: You can check the configuration of units of measurement in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the relevant sections for IS-U.
  Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to IS-U device management for any known issues or updates that may affect unit of measurement handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ISUPFC018 error in your SAP system.