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

W_CB194 - Overview

• 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