How To Fix SIC_NORM_CONTENT017 - Target unit of measure initial in rule &2

SIC_NORM_CONTENT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_CONTENT - Messages for Normaliztation Content

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Target unit of measure initial in rule &2

What causes this issue?

The target unit of measure is initial in basic rule &V2& (rule type
&V1&).

System Response

The basic rule is inconsistent and cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct the basic rule.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_CONTENT017 - Target unit of measure initial in rule &2 ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_CONTENT017 with the description "Target unit of measure initial in rule &2" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with unit of measure (UoM) conversions or normalization rules in the SAP system, particularly in the context of material management or logistics.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a normalization rule defined in the system where the target unit of measure (UoM) is not specified (i.e., it is "initial" or empty). This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The normalization rule may not have been fully configured, leading to a missing target UoM.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the normalization rule, the target UoM may have been inadvertently left blank.
  System Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it is possible that the target UoM was not correctly transferred.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Normalization Rules:
  
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