How To Fix VH140 - & is not a permitted name for a unit of measurement

VH140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 140

• Message text: & is not a permitted name for a unit of measurement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH140 - & is not a permitted name for a unit of measurement ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VH140 - & is not a permitted name for a unit of measurement
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use an invalid or non-standard unit of measurement (UoM) in SAP. The system expects the unit of measurement to conform to predefined standards or entries in the unit of measurement table (T006). If the unit you enter contains invalid characters, is not defined in the system, or does not comply with the allowed format, SAP throws this error.
  The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the actual unit of measurement you tried to use.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Units of measurement in SAP must be defined in the system (transaction CUNI or via IMG).
  The unit must be a valid, recognized code (usually 2-3 characters, alphanumeric).
  Special characters or spaces are not allowed.
  The unit must exist in the unit of measurement table (T006).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measurement:
  
  Verify the unit you are trying to use.
  Make sure