How To Fix RSAU284 - A unit of measure is not recorded in the unit of measure table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 284

• Message text: A unit of measure is not recorded in the unit of measure table

What causes this issue?

A unit of measure is not recorded in unit of measure table T006.
However, this was given as a fixed unit of measure for a key figure
that is used in the update rules.

System Response

The update rules cannot be imported as long as this entry does not
exist in unit of measure table T006.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the unit of measure is recorded in the table mentioned
above. The loading of the currencies is necessary for this. Please
contact your system administrator for this.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU284 - A unit of measure is not recorded in the unit of measure table ?

  The SAP error message RSAU284 indicates that a unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction or process is not found in the unit of measure table. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation of materials, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specific unit of measure you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant material or product.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the unit of measure in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Table:
  
  Go to transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) or OMN1 (Maintain Units of Measure) to check if the unit of measure exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can create it by:
  
  Navigating to the appropriate configuration area (usually under Logistics or Material Management).
  Defining the new unit of measure, ensuring that it is correctly set up with the necessary attributes (like conversion factors if applicable).
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Unit of Measure to Material:
  
  If the unit of measure exists but is not assigned to the material, you can assign it by:
  
  Going to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and adding the unit of measure in the relevant views (like Basic Data or Purchasing).
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the unit of measure being entered in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on unit of measure settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative unit) and how they relate to each other.
  Conversion Factors: If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that conversion factors are correctly defined.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to unit of measure handling in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU284 error and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly recorded in the system.