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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure) to check if the unit of measure exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master) to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or XD03 (Display Customer) to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data being entered to ensure that the correct unit of measure is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to units of measure for any specific configuration steps that may have been missed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, alternative unit, etc.) and how they are used in SAP.
  Configuration Settings: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., MM, SD, FI) that pertain to units of measure.
  Transaction Codes: Useful transaction codes include:
  
  CUNI - Maintain Units of Measure
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  XD03 - Display Customer Master
  MB52 - List Warehouse Stocks on Hand (to check stock levels by UoM)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SMB/FKCHK083.