How To Fix VW708 - Unit '&' is not defined as a unit of measurement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Unit '&' is not defined as a unit of measurement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW708 - Unit '&' is not defined as a unit of measurement ?

  The SAP error message VW708 indicates that a specific unit of measurement (UoM) is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, sales and distribution, or when dealing with inventory and logistics processes.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Unit of Measurement: The unit of measurement you are trying to use (represented by '&' in the error message) is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measurement may not be properly configured in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master, vendor master).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the unit of measurement in a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measurement Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) or OMN3 (Define Units of Measure) to check if the unit of measurement is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Unit of Measurement:
  
  If the unit of measurement is missing, you can create it by navigating to the appropriate configuration area in SAP.
  Ensure that the unit of measurement is correctly defined with the necessary attributes (e.g., base unit, conversion factors).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the unit of measurement is correctly assigned to the material.
  If you are dealing with sales orders or purchase orders, check the customer or vendor master data as well.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the unit of measurement was entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct unit of measurement to use, consult your organization's documentation or guidelines regarding units of measurement.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  OMN3: Define Units of Measure
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify units of measurement in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW708 error and ensure that the unit of measurement is properly defined and utilized in your SAP system.