How To Fix /SMB/FKCHK083 - Unit &1 was not found in system. &4

/SMB/FKCHK083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FKCHK -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Unit &1 was not found in system. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK083 - Unit &1 was not found in system. &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK083 Unit &1 was not found in system. &4 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific unit of measure (UoM) that is referenced in a transaction or process. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, inventory management, or when processing sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure (UoM) does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or a configuration issue.
  Inactive UoM: The unit of measure might exist but is marked as inactive or not properly configured.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to units of measure in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, FI).
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the unit of measure may not have been included or properly mapped.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction