How To Fix VI109 - The units of measure between & and & are not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VI - Sales Document Indices

• Message number: 109

• Message text: The units of measure between & and & are not defined

How to fix this error?

Maintain the units of measurement in Customizing (IMG) under 'Global
Settings'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VI109 - The units of measure between & and & are not defined ?

  The SAP error message VI109 indicates that there is a mismatch or a lack of definition for the units of measure (UoM) between two different materials or items in a transaction. This typically occurs in scenarios involving sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management where conversions between different units of measure are required.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Units of Measure: The units of measure for the materials involved in the transaction are not defined in the system.
  Conversion Factors Missing: There may be no conversion factors defined between the two units of measure.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data for one or both materials may not have the correct unit of measure settings.
  Inconsistent UoM in Transaction: The transaction may be trying to use units of measure that are not compatible or recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Units of Measure:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure) in SAP.
  Check if the units of measure in question are defined. If not, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Set Up Conversion Factors:
  
  Use transaction code CUNI to define conversion factors between the two units of measure.
  Ensure that the conversion factors are correctly set up in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for both materials involved.
  Verify that the units of measure are correctly defined in the Basic Data and Sales Org views.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is using the correct units of measure.
  If necessary, adjust the transaction to use compatible units of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct units of measure or conversion factors, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, sales unit, purchase unit) and how they relate to each other.
  SAP Help Portal: For more detailed information, you can refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation related to your SAP version.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VI109 error and ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and utilized in your SAP transactions.