How To Fix VW290 - Unit '&' is not defined as length unit

VW290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Unit '&' is not defined as length unit

What causes this issue?

The unit of measurement that you entered has not been defined in table
T006 (units) as a unit of length or distance.

System Response

You cannot make any further entries.

How to fix this error?

Enter a unit of measurement that has been defined as a unit of length.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VW290 - Details

• The SAP error message VW290 indicates that a specific unit of measure (UoM) is not defined as a length unit in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations or transactions that require a length unit, but the unit you are using is not recognized as such by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use (represented by '&' in the error message) is not defined in the system as a length unit.
  
  Configuration Issues: The unit may exist in the system but is not correctly configured to be recognized as a length unit.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the unit of measure is specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion).
  Check if the unit of measure in question is defined in the system.
  If it