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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 is missing in the configuration or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measure in the Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Check the Units of Measure tab.
  Verify that the unit of measure used in the document is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain ISO Units of Measure:
  
  Use transaction CUNI (Units of Measure).
  Check if the ISO unit of measure is defined and active.
  If missing, create or maintain the ISO unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Assign ISO Units of Measure to the Material:
  
  In the material master, ensure that the ISO unit of measure is assigned correctly.
  The base unit of measure and alternative units should be consistent and properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration for Units of Measure:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? Logistics - General ? Units of Measure ? Check Units of Measure.
  Verify that the unit of measure is correctly configured and assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Document Entry:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure entered in the purchasing document matches the assigned units in the material master.
  
  
  
  If necessary, adjust the purchasing document:
  
  Change the unit of measure to one that is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  SAP uses ISO codes for units of measure to standardize and avoid confusion.
  Units of measure must be consistent across master data and transactional data.
  This error helps prevent inconsistencies in quantity and unit handling in procurement and inventory processes.
  Always ensure that the units of measure used in purchasing documents are maintained in the material master and system configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VG011 ISO unit of measure & is not assigned (item &)
  
  
  Cause
  ISO unit of measure used is not assigned to the material/item in the system.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the ISO unit of measure in CUNI, assign it to the material master, and ensure consistency in purchasing documents.
  
  
  Transactions
  MM03 (Material Master), CUNI (Units of Measure), SPRO (Configuration)
  
  
  
  
  If you need step-by-step guidance on any of the transactions or configuration, feel free to ask!