How To Fix SD_F2583_MSG018 - Target quantity unit is required

SD_F2583_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_F2583_MSG - Message Class for Manage Sales Item Proposals

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Target quantity unit is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_F2583_MSG018 - Target quantity unit is required ?

  The SAP error message SD_F2583_MSG018 with the description "Target quantity unit is required" typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the quantity unit specified in a sales document, such as a sales order or delivery.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Target Quantity Unit: The target quantity unit is not specified in the sales document. This could happen if the item being sold does not have a defined unit of measure (UoM) or if the UoM is not correctly maintained in the material master.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the sales document type or item category may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a target quantity unit not being fulfilled.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered in the sales order or delivery, such as missing or incorrect entries in the