How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DGA431 - No standard unit of measure is specified for characteristic &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DGA -

• Message number: 431

• Message text: No standard unit of measure is specified for characteristic &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA431 - No standard unit of measure is specified for characteristic &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA431 No standard unit of measure is specified for characteristic &1 (&2) typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of Dangerous Goods Management.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a characteristic (identified by &1) does not have a standard unit of measure (UoM) defined for it. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The characteristic is newly created and the UoM has not been assigned.
  The UoM was deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  There may be a configuration issue in the characteristic settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic name (the value of &1) and check its settings.
  Ensure that a standard unit of measure is assigned to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Assign a Unit of Measure:
  
  If no UoM is assigned, you can add one by selecting the appropriate UoM from the list of available units.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Consistency:
  
  After assigning the UoM, ensure that the characteristic is consistent with other related configurations in the system.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction or process that triggered the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct UoM to assign, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a subject matter expert in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and UoMs in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  Review the SAP EHS documentation for best practices in managing characteristics and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the characteristic has a standard unit of measure defined.