How To Fix VBAI_APO002 - Batch-specific unit of measure is not active in APO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBAI_APO - Batch Management Proportion/Product Units & APO

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Batch-specific unit of measure is not active in APO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBAI_APO002 - Batch-specific unit of measure is not active in APO ?

  The SAP error message VBAI_APO002 indicates that the batch-specific unit of measure (UoM) is not active in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process a batch that is defined with a specific unit of measure that is not recognized or activated in the APO system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Batch-Specific UoM: The unit of measure for the batch is not activated in the APO system. This can happen if the UoM is not defined in the APO master data or if it has been deactivated.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up in APO, leading to discrepancies in the UoM definitions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in APO that do not align with the batch-specific UoM settings in the ERP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the UoM in APO:
  
  Go to the APO system and check the unit of measure settings for