How To Fix LT185 - Unit of measure "&" not a time unit

LT185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Unit of measure "&" not a time unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT185 - Unit of measure "&" not a time unit ?

  The SAP error message LT185 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) specified in a transaction is not recognized as a valid time unit. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with time-based measurements in processes like production, planning, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The UoM entered in the transaction does not correspond to a time-related unit (e.g., hours, days, weeks).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to recognize the specified UoM as a valid time unit.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect selection of UoM in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the UoM: Verify that the UoM you are using is indeed a time unit. Common time units in SAP include:
  
  Hours (H)
  Days (D)
  Weeks (W)
  Minutes (M)
  
  If you are using a custom UoM, ensure it is defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are an SAP administrator or have