How To Fix N2M026 - Display unit of measure cannot be determined (purchasing-side contract)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: N2M - Global Trade: Item Category Management

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Display unit of measure cannot be determined (purchasing-side contract)

What causes this issue?

In association management, the display unit of measure is to be
determined for trading contract &V1&, item &V2&.

System Response

The settings for contract type &V3& mean that trading contract &V1& is
a purchase-order-side contract.
For association group &V4&, the sales-order-side unit of measure is set
as the display unit of measure.
Because of this discrepancy, the display unit of measure cannot be
determined.
Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M026 - Display unit of measure cannot be determined (purchasing-side contract) ?

  The SAP error message N2M026, which states "Display unit of measure cannot be determined (purchasing-side contract)," typically occurs in the context of purchasing contracts when the system is unable to determine the appropriate display unit of measure for a material or service. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure Configuration: The material master may not have a defined display unit of measure for the purchasing view.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to issues in determining the unit of measure.
  Contract 
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing contract may not be properly configured to reference the correct material or unit of measure.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the material master and the purchasing contract data.
  Missing or Incorrect Info Records: If there are no info records or if they are