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Message type: E = Error
Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer
Message number: 778
Message text: Unit/currency does not exist in check table &
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UC778
- Unit/currency does not exist in check table & ?The SAP error message UC778 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure or currency that you are trying to use in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the unit or currency you are referencing does not exist in the check table that SAP uses to validate these entries.
Cause:
- Non-Existent Unit of Measure or Currency: The unit of measure (UoM) or currency you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
- Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the unit of measure or currency is not properly set up in the relevant tables.
- Data Entry Error: A typo or incorrect entry in the transaction could lead to this error.
- Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like material master, vendor master, etc.) may not have the required unit of measure or currency defined.
Solution:
Check Configuration:
- Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP to ensure that the unit of measure or currency is defined.
- For units of measure, you can check in the transaction code
CUNI
(Unit of Measure) to see if the unit exists.- For currencies, check in the transaction code
OB08
(Maintain Exchange Rates) to ensure the currency is defined.Create Missing Units or Currencies:
- If the unit of measure or currency does not exist, you can create it using the appropriate transaction codes.
- For units of measure, you can create a new entry in the unit of measure table.
- For currencies, ensure that the currency is set up in the system.
Verify Master Data:
- Check the relevant master data records (like material master, vendor master, etc.) to ensure that they are correctly configured with the appropriate units of measure and currencies.
Correct Data Entry:
- Review the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that the unit of measure or currency is entered correctly without any typos.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on the specific unit of measure or currency you are working with.
Related Information:
Transaction Codes:
CUNI
: For managing units of measure.OB08
: For maintaining currency exchange rates.MM02
: For changing material master data.MK02
: For changing vendor master data.SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify units of measure and currencies in the system.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UC778 error and ensure that the necessary units of measure and currencies are correctly configured in your SAP system.
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