How To Fix KG354 - No alternative unit of measure specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 354

• Message text: No alternative unit of measure specified

What causes this issue?

Plan data without units exists.

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?

To be able to transfer the plan data to SOP, you need to plan it in
CO-PA with units.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG354 - No alternative unit of measure specified ?

  The SAP error message KG354 "No alternative unit of measure specified" typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when the system expects an alternative unit of measure (UoM) to be defined for a material but cannot find one. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a production order, when trying to perform a goods movement, or when working with inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative UoM: The primary cause of this error is that the material master record does not have an alternative unit of measure defined. In SAP, materials can be managed in different units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative unit), and if the alternative unit is not specified, the system cannot proceed with the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master settings or in the relevant transaction settings that prevent the alternative UoM from being recognized.
  Transaction Context: The error may also arise if the transaction being performed requires an alternative UoM but the system is not set up to handle it for that specific material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Alternative Unit of Measure:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  In the "Units of Measure" section, ensure that an alternative unit of measure is defined. You can specify the conversion factor between the base unit and the alternative unit.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly in terms of its UoM settings. Check if the material type allows for alternative units of measure.
  Review the settings in the relevant views to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check the configuration for that transaction to ensure it is set up to handle alternative units of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how to manage and configure material master data is crucial for resolving UoM-related issues.
  Unit of Measure Conversion: Familiarize yourself with how SAP handles unit of measure conversions, as this is often a key aspect of material management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KG354 error and ensure that your material master records are correctly configured for alternative units of measure.