How To Fix O4204 - Please enter the formula UoM since condition update is active

O4204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Please enter the formula UoM since condition update is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4204 - Please enter the formula UoM since condition update is active ?

  The SAP error message O4204, "Please enter the formula UoM since condition update is active," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records that require a unit of measure (UoM) for calculations.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when:
  
  Condition Update is Active: The condition type you are working with has the condition update feature enabled. This means that the system expects a specific unit of measure to be defined for the pricing condition.
  Missing Formula UoM: The formula unit of measure (UoM) is not specified in the condition record. The formula UoM is necessary for the system to perform calculations correctly when the condition update is active.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) depending on whether you need to create or modify a condition record.
  Enter the relevant condition type and access