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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 it is spelled correctly and does not contain invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Define the Unit of Measurement (if missing):
  
  Go to transaction CUNI (Units of Measurement).
  Check if the unit exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new unit with a valid name and description.
  Save the new unit.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Units:
  
  Prefer using standard units defined in SAP or those agreed upon in your business processes.
  Avoid using custom or non-standard units unless necessary and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the unit is coming from an external system (e.g., EDI, IDoc, or interface), ensure the mapping is correct and the unit is valid in SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction: CUNI (Units of Measurement)
  Table: T006 (Units of Measurement)
  IMG Path: Logistics ? General ? Units of Measurement ? Check Units of Measurement
  Common scenarios: Material master data maintenance, goods movement, sales documents, purchasing documents, or interfaces where units are specified.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VH140 indicates that the unit of measurement you entered is not valid or not defined in SAP. To fix it, verify and correct the unit or define it properly in the system using transaction CUNI.
  
  If you need further help, please provide the exact unit of measurement you tried to use and the transaction or process where the error occurred.