How To Fix O8436 - 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: 436

• 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 O8436 - Unit of measure &1 has not been maintained in language: &2 ?

  The SAP error message O8436 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 or maintained in the relevant language settings.
  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 and maintained for the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing in the specified language, you can add the necessary descriptions.
  In the same transaction (CUNI), select the unit of measure and maintain the language-specific descriptions.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code CUNI:
  
  Navigate to CUNI and select the unit of measure.
  Click on the "Language" tab and ensure that the description is filled in for the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct and that you are using a language that is supported by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct entries, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance on maintaining units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the underlying tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T006: This table contains the unit of measure definitions, including language-specific descriptions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to units of measure and language settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O8436 error and ensure that the unit of measure is properly maintained in the required language.