How To Fix /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES048 - Unit of measurement is not allowed for monetary reported value categories

/PM0/ABU_MESSAGES048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Unit of measurement is not allowed for monetary reported value categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES048 - Unit of measurement is not allowed for monetary reported value categories ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES048 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measurement (UoM) being used for monetary reported value categories in the context of SAP's Project Management or similar modules. This error typically arises when the system encounters a unit of measurement that is not compatible with the expected monetary values.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measurement: The UoM assigned to a monetary value is not valid. For example, using a unit like "pieces" or "hours" instead of a currency (like USD, EUR, etc.).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the UoM for the specific monetary value category.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a non-monetary UoM is mistakenly assigned to a monetary field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Assignment:
  
  Verify the unit of measurement assigned to the monetary value. Ensure that it is a valid currency UoM (e.g., USD, EUR).
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