How To Fix VK122 - Alternative unit of measure & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Alternative unit of measure & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK122 - Alternative unit of measure & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VK122, which states "Alternative unit of measure & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing when the system encounters an alternative unit of measure that has not been properly defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Definition: The alternative unit of measure has not been defined in the material master or in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might be incorrectly configured in the material master or in the pricing procedure.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the alternative unit of measure in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that the alternative unit of measure is defined.
  If it is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Units of Measure:
  
  If the alternative unit