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How To Fix VH134 - Dimension of the physical unit & is &


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VH - SD pricing

  • Message number: 134

  • Message text: Dimension of the physical unit & is &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH134 - Dimension of the physical unit & is & ?

    SAP Error Message:
    VH134 - Dimension of the physical unit & is &


    Cause:

    This error occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the dimensions of the physical unit assigned to a material or during a transaction involving physical units. Specifically, the system expects a certain dimension (e.g., length, width, height, volume) for the physical unit, but the actual dimension provided or maintained does not match the expected one.

    In SAP, physical units are defined with specific dimensions (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters). If a physical unit is used in a context where its dimension does not correspond to the expected dimension, the system throws this error.


    When does it occur?

    • When creating or changing material master data and assigning physical units.
    • During goods movements or inventory transactions where physical units are involved.
    • When customizing or maintaining units of measure and their dimensions.
    • When the physical unit assigned to a material does not match the expected dimension in the transaction or master data.

    Solution:

    1. Check the Physical Unit Definition:

      • Go to transaction CUNI (Units of Measure).
      • Verify the physical unit in question and check its dimension.
      • Ensure that the physical unit has the correct dimension assigned.
    2. Check Material Master Data:

      • Use transaction MM03 to display the material.
      • Check the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure.
      • Ensure that the physical unit assigned matches the expected dimension.
    3. Adjust the Unit of Measure or Dimension:

      • If the physical unit dimension is incorrect, correct it in the unit of measure customization.
      • If the material requires a different physical unit, change the unit of measure accordingly.
    4. Review Transaction Data:

      • If the error occurs during a transaction (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue), verify the units of measure used.
      • Make sure the units used in the transaction correspond to the material’s physical unit dimension.
    5. Consult Customizing:

      • Check the configuration in Logistics ? General ? Units of Measure ? Define Units of Measure.
      • Ensure that the physical units and their dimensions are correctly maintained.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • CUNI – Units of Measure
      • MM01/MM02/MM03 – Material Master (Create/Change/Display)
      • OMWN – Define Units of Measure (Customizing)
    • SAP Notes:

      • Check SAP Notes related to physical units and unit of measure inconsistencies if the problem persists.
    • Additional Tips:

      • Always ensure consistency between the physical unit dimension and the unit of measure used in master data and transactions.
      • When creating new units of measure, carefully assign the correct dimension to avoid this error.

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