How To Fix MM196 - The content unit & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 196

• Message text: The content unit & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM196 - The content unit & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM196 ("The content unit & does not exist") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when the system is unable to find a specified content unit (also known as a unit of measure) in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master record, when processing inventory transactions, or when performing other operations that involve units of measure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Content Unit: The specified content unit has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be correctly configured in the material master or in the relevant settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the content unit being referenced.
  Master Data Issues: The material master record may not be properly set up, leading to inconsistencies in the units of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) to