How To Fix OE017 - Unit of measure & is not an SAP unit of measure (is not in table 006)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Unit of measure & is not an SAP unit of measure (is not in table 006)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE017 - Unit of measure & is not an SAP unit of measure (is not in table 006) ?

  The SAP error message OE017 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) you are trying to use is not recognized by the system. This typically means that the unit of measure is not defined in the SAP system's unit of measure table (table T006).
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Spelling or Format: There may be a typo or formatting issue with the unit of measure you are entering.
  Missing Configuration: The unit of measure may not have been configured in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure you are trying to use is spelled correctly and follows the correct format.
  
  
  
  Define the Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is indeed missing, you can define it in the SAP system:
  
  Go to transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion).
  Use the "Create" option to add a new unit of measure.
  Fill in the necessary details, including the unit of measure code and description.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Table T006:
  
  You can check the contents of table T006 to see if the unit of measure exists:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the table name T006 and display it to see the list of defined units of measure.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or modify units of measure, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to have the unit added.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Units:
  
  If your organization uses custom units of measure, ensure that they are properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T006: This table contains the definitions of all units of measure in the SAP system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: For unit of measure conversion and maintenance.
  SE11: For viewing and managing database tables.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on units of measure and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OE017 error and successfully use the desired unit of measure in your SAP transactions.