How To Fix MA885 - Unit missing for key figure &

MA885 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Unit missing for key figure &

What causes this issue?

In the transfer of data from CO-PA, the unit is missing for key figure
&.

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?

Check the entries in the selection screen when you call up the transfer
transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA885 - Unit missing for key figure & ?

  The SAP error message MA885, which states "Unit missing for key figure &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, particularly when dealing with planning or reporting functions. This error indicates that a key figure in a planning or reporting context does not have an associated unit of measure, which is necessary for calculations and data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the key figure in question has not been assigned a unit of measure in the relevant configuration or master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the planning area or the data model where the key figure is defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: If the data being processed is inconsistent or incomplete, it may lead to this error.
  Custom Developments: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not handle units