How To Fix PPERES020 - Unit of measurement &1 does not exist

PPERES020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPERES - Messages for Resource Nodes

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Unit of measurement &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPERES020 - Unit of measurement &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPERES020 indicates that the unit of measurement (UoM) specified in a transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in contexts where units of measurement are critical, such as in material management, production planning, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent UoM: The specified unit of measurement has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect UoM Code: There may be a typo or incorrect code used for the unit of measurement.
  Missing Configuration: The unit of measurement may not be assigned to the relevant material or master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the UoM may not have been properly transferred or defined in the new system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) to check if the unit of measurement exists.
  If it does not exist, you can create it by using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify UoM in Master Data:
  
  Check