How To Fix SALV_X_API084 - Unit missing for filter value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Unit missing for filter value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API084 - Unit missing for filter value ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API084 ("Unit missing for filter value") typically occurs in the context of using the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) when you are trying to apply a filter on a field that requires a unit of measure, but the unit is not specified or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that the field you are trying to filter on is a quantity field that requires a unit of measure, but the unit is not provided.
  Incorrect Data Configuration: The data configuration for the ALV might not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the unit of measure.
  Data Type Issues: The data type of the field being filtered might not be compatible with the expected unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Ensure that the field you are trying to filter on is correctly configured to include a unit of measure. This