How To Fix UA_FORMULA039 - Target quantity unit of measure could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_FORMULA - Formula Editor Messages

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Target quantity unit of measure could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UA_FORMULA039 - Target quantity unit of measure could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message UA_FORMULA039, which states "Target quantity unit of measure could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when the system is unable to determine the appropriate unit of measure for a target quantity in a formula or recipe.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure Configuration: The target quantity may not have a defined unit of measure in the material master or in the recipe/formula.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have the necessary data set up correctly, such as the base unit of measure or alternative units of measure.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the recipe/formula, such as different units of measure being used.
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the system needs to convert between different units of measure, missing conversion factors can lead to this error.
  Incorrectly Defined Recipes/Formulas: The recipe or formula may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the target quantity's unit of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the unit of measure is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Recipe/Formula:
  
  Check the recipe or formula (transaction code C201 or C202) to ensure that the target quantity and its unit of measure are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the target quantity is linked to the correct material.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If applicable, ensure that conversion factors between different units of measure are defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Look for any inconsistencies between the material master and the recipe/formula. Ensure that the units of measure match and are compatible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), C201 (Create Recipe), C202 (Change Recipe).
  Unit of Measure Configuration: This can be found in the material master under the "Basic Data" view and "Purchasing" view.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the UA_FORMULA039 error in SAP.