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

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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 incorrectly set up, the system may not be able to determine the display unit of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view.
  Ensure that the display unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Contract:
  
  Check the purchasing contract (transaction code ME33K) to ensure that it is correctly referencing the material and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Info Records:
  
  Check if there are info records for the material (transaction code ME13) and ensure they are correctly set up with the appropriate units of measure.
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings in the configuration (transaction code OME1) are correctly defined and that the display unit of measure is set up for the relevant material types.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the material master, info records, and purchasing contracts to ensure that all data aligns correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME33K: Display Purchasing Contract
  ME13: Display Info Record
  OME1: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the relevant data in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the N2M026 error and implement the appropriate solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.