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

SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG034 - Overview

• 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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SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG034 - Details

• 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