How To Fix VG011 - ISO unit of measure & is not assigned (item &)

VG011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 011

• Message text: ISO unit of measure & is not assigned (item &)

What causes this issue?

In the specified item of the <GL:EDI>EDI</>
<GL:Intermediate_Document>Intermediate Document</> there is an ISO unit
of measure, which is not marked as primary code.

How to fix this error?

If you want the ISO unit of measure to be marked as primary code, make
the appropriate entry. Otherwise, find out how these values got into
the Intermediate Document.
Make the appropriate settings for the ISO unit of measure in
<GL:customizing>Customizing</>, if you have the authorization to do so.
If you do not have the necessary authorization, inform your system
administrator.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG011 - ISO unit of measure & is not assigned (item &) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VG011:
  
  SAP Error Message: VG011
  Text: ISO unit of measure & is not assigned (item &)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the ISO unit of measure (UoM) specified in the document or master data is not assigned or maintained in the system for the material/item in question. SAP requires that the unit of measure used must be properly defined and linked to the material master and the relevant configuration settings.
  In other words, the system expects the unit of measure to be recognized according to ISO standards and assigned in the system, but it is missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or processing purchasing documents (e.g., Purchase Orders, Purchase Requisitions).
  When the unit of measure used in the item is not assigned or recognized in the system.
  When the material master does not have the correct unit of measure assignments.
  When the ISO unit of measure