How To Fix /SDF/DB6040 - The specified unit is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/DB6 -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: The specified unit is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/DB6040 - The specified unit is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/DB6040 The specified unit is not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA, particularly when dealing with the SAP S/4HANA Cloud or SAP S/4HANA on-premise systems. This error is related to the use of units of measure (UoM) in the system, and it indicates that the unit specified in a transaction or configuration is not permitted for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified in the transaction may not be defined in the system or is not allowed for the specific material or product.
  
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be correctly configured in the material master or in the relevant settings for the transaction.
  Unit of Measure Group: The unit of measure might not belong to the correct unit of measure group that is allowed for the specific transaction.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related