How To Fix O8359 - Unit of measure &1 has not been maintained in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 has not been maintained in language &2

What causes this issue?

Invalid unit of measure.

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?

Enter a valid unit of measure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8359 - Unit of measure &1 has not been maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message O8359 indicates that a unit of measure (UoM) has not been maintained in a specific language. This typically occurs when you are trying to display or process a unit of measure in a language that does not have a corresponding description or entry in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Entry: The unit of measure has not been defined in the specified language in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not have been properly configured for all required languages.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the language-specific entries may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion).
  Check if the unit of measure in question is defined for the specified language.
  If it is missing, you will need to add the description for that unit of measure in the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CUNI or OMN1 (for maintaining units of measure).
  Select the unit of measure and add the necessary language-specific descriptions.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct.
  Check if the language you are using is supported and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: For maintaining units of measure.
  OMN1: For unit of measure maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to unit of measure settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O8359 error and ensure that the unit of measure is properly maintained in the required language.