How To Fix W_CB194 - Field &1: &2 is not a unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Field &1: &2 is not a unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB194 - Field &1: &2 is not a unit ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB194 Field &1: &2 is not a unit
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a field that is expected to contain a unit of measure does not contain a valid unit. In other words, the system expects a unit (like KG, M, L, PCS, etc.) in the specified field, but the value entered or retrieved is not recognized as a valid unit of measure in SAP.
  
  &1 = Field name (e.g., "Base Unit", "Sales Unit", "Unit of Measure")
  &2 = The value entered in that field which is not recognized as a unit
  
  This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or invalid unit of measure entered manually.
  Data migration or interface issues where unit values are not mapped correctly.
  Master data inconsistencies (e.g., material master unit fields).
  Custom code or user exits passing invalid units.
  
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  Material master data maintenance (MM01/MM02).
  Sales documents (VA01/VA02) when entering units.
  Inventory transactions.
  Data uploads or interfaces involving units of measure.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the unit of measure entered:
  
  Verify that the unit entered in the field is a valid unit of measure in SAP.
  Use transaction CUNI (Units of Measure) to check if the unit exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Correct the unit:
  
  If the unit is invalid or misspelled, correct it to a valid unit.
  If the unit does not exist, create it in CUNI if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check master data:
  
  For material master, check the base unit of measure and other unit fields.
  Ensure consistency across related fields.
  
  
  
  Check interfaces or data uploads:
  
  If the error occurs during data migration or interface processing, verify the mapping and data transformation logic to ensure valid units are passed.
  
  
  
  Debug or check custom code:
  
  If custom enhancements or user exits are involved, check if they manipulate unit fields incorrectly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W_...), so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential data issue.
  Units of measure in SAP are standardized and must be consistent to ensure correct quantity conversions and reporting.
  Always ensure units are maintained properly in the system to avoid downstream issues in inventory, sales, and procurement processes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB194 Field &1: &2 is not a unit
  
  
  Cause
  Field expected to contain a unit of measure but contains invalid value
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct the unit of measure in the field; check CUNI transaction for valid units
  
  
  Related transactions
  MM01, MM02, VA01, VA02, CUNI, data migration tools
  
  
  Notes
  Warning message; ensure unit consistency for accurate processing
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact field name and value causing the issue, I can help you with more specific guidance.