How To Fix VK097 - Unit & is not a unit of volume

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Unit & is not a unit of volume

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK097 - Unit & is not a unit of volume ?

  The SAP error message VK097 ("Unit & is not a unit of volume") typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing when the system encounters a unit of measure (UoM) that is not recognized as a valid unit of volume. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating sales orders, pricing conditions, or material master records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure used in the transaction is not defined as a volume unit in the system. For example, using a unit like "pcs" (pieces) instead of a volume unit like "liters" or "cubic meters."
  
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant material or pricing condition.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the correct unit of measure settings for volume.
  Pricing Condition Records: The pricing condition records may