How To Fix V1414 - Target unit of measure &1 is not defined in item &2 for material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Target unit of measure &1 is not defined in item &2 for material &3

What causes this issue?

Target quantity unit of measure &V1& is not possible in item &V2& for
material &V3&, because a conversion factor could not be determined for
the conversion of this unit to the stockkepping unit.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Choose a different, reliable target quantity unit of measure or check
the conversion factors in the material master and enter missing
entries, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1414 - Target unit of measure &1 is not defined in item &2 for material &3 ?

  The SAP error message V1414 indicates that there is an issue with the target unit of measure (UoM) for a specific item in a material document. This error typically occurs during processes such as sales order processing, delivery, or inventory management when the system cannot find the specified target unit of measure for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure Definition: The target unit of measure specified in the transaction is not defined in the material master for the given material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might not be properly configured in the system, or the conversion factors between different units of measure are missing.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be complete or may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of the required unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that the target unit of measure is defined for the material.
  If it is missing, you can add the required unit of measure using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Units of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the target unit of measure is defined in the unit of measure settings. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OMN3).
  If necessary, add the missing unit of measure and define the conversion factors between the base unit and the target unit.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during sales order processing, check the sales document type and item category settings to ensure they are correctly configured to handle the specified unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Customization Settings:
  
  If you have custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard processing of units of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on unit of measure configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, alternative unit, etc.) and how they relate to each other.
  Conversion Factors: Familiarize yourself with how conversion factors work in SAP, as they are crucial for ensuring that different units of measure can be used interchangeably.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to unit of measure errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1414 error and ensure that the target unit of measure is properly defined for the material in question.