How To Fix K8139 - Unit & of the recipe price or recipe unit is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Unit & of the recipe price or recipe unit is not possible

What causes this issue?

You have entered the value &V1& for the unit of the recipe price in CO
area- or object currency, or you have entered the unit of the recipe
quantity. However, you may only enter values between 1 and 99999.

System Response

The system rejects the entry value.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry and enter a value between 1 and 99999.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8139 - Unit & of the recipe price or recipe unit is not possible ?

  The SAP error message K8139, which states "Unit & of the recipe price or recipe unit is not possible," typically occurs in the context of product costing or recipe management in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) associated with a recipe or a product's pricing.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure defined for the recipe or the pricing is not compatible with the expected units in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the unit of measure might be missing in the system, such as the conversion factors between different units.
  Recipe Definition Issues: The recipe may not be properly defined, or there may be inconsistencies in the units used across different components of the recipe.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the product may not be set up correctly, particularly in terms of units of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Recipe Configuration:
  
  Go to the recipe in question and verify the units of measure used. Ensure that they are correctly defined and consistent throughout the recipe.
  Ensure that the recipe price is set up with a valid unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the product associated with the recipe. Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that the conversion factors are set up properly.
  Make sure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary units are defined and that conversion factors between different units are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to recipe management and product costing to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed in setting up the recipe and pricing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the recipe again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like C201 (Create Recipe) or C202 (Change Recipe) to access and modify recipe details.
  Unit of Measure Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables such as T006 (Units of Measure) and T006A (Units of Measure: Language-dependent Texts) for further insights into unit definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in product costing or recipe management.