How To Fix UCF6142 - The PCT unit of measure has not been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 142

• Message text: The PCT unit of measure has not been created

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure "PCT" <ZK>(Group Share in Percent)</> does not
exist. This is required for consolidation of investments.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create the unit of measure "PCT" as follows: Go to the consolidation
workbench and choose <ZK>Data Model -> Unit of Measure. </>On the
initial screen for units of measurement, choose <ZK>Units of Measurement
(no dimensions).</> Create the new entry "PCT" with the following
properties:
Display: commercial "PCT", technical "PCT", decimal places 8
Conversion: numerator 1, denominator 1, exponent 0, additive constant
0.000000, decimal pl. rounding 99; unit of meas.family <blank>
Measurement unit text: "Group Share in Percent", "GrShr"
ALE/EDI: ISO code "PCE", primary code <blank>
Application parameters: commercial meas.unit <selected>, value-based
commt <blank>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6142 - The PCT unit of measure has not been created ?

  The SAP error message UCF6142, which states "The PCT unit of measure has not been created," typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics and materials management modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific unit of measure (UoM) for a particular product or material, specifically the "PCT" (which often stands for "percent").
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure "PCT" has not been defined in the system for the material in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to units of measure in the material master or the relevant customizing settings.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have been properly set up to include the PCT unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6142 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMU1 (or CUNI for unit of measure settings) to check the configuration of units of measure.
  Ensure that the "PCT" unit of measure is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create the Missing Unit of Measure:
  
  If the "PCT" unit of measure does not exist, you can create it:
  
  Use transaction code CUNI to create a new unit of measure.
  Enter "PCT" as the unit of measure and fill in the necessary details.
  
  
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to update the material master data.
  Ensure that the PCT unit of measure is included in the relevant views (e.g., purchasing, sales, etc.) for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type associated with the material allows for the use of the PCT unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, units of measure are critical for inventory management, purchasing, and sales processes. Each material can have multiple units of measure defined.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it includes various views that can be customized based on business needs.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  OMU1: Define Units of Measure
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.