How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG034 - Alternative unit of measure '&1' not defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG - Message class for Free Goods maintenance

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Alternative unit of measure '&1' not defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG034 - Alternative unit of measure '&1' not defined. ?

  The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG034 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative unit of measure (UoM) for free goods in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. Specifically, the error states that the alternative unit of measure '&1' is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The alternative unit of measure for free goods has not been defined in the material master data.
  The configuration for free goods in the pricing procedure is not set up correctly.
  The alternative unit of measure is not maintained in the relevant settings for the material or product.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that the alternative unit of measure is defined.
  If it is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Unit of Measure:
  
  If the alternative unit of measure is not defined, you can define it in the material master.
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" section in the material master and add the required alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Free Goods Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for free goods in the pricing procedure (transaction code V/08).
  Ensure that the free goods condition type is correctly configured to use the alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Free Goods and check the settings related to free goods and alternative units of measure.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales order or transaction that was causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring free goods and managing units of measure.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG034 and ensure that the alternative unit of measure is properly defined in your SAP system.