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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WAO_TRANSFER_PRICES - Messages for the Transfer Prices Web Add-On
Message number: 018
Message text: Unit of measurement &1 not created in language &2
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WAO_TRANSFER_PRICES018
- Unit of measurement &1 not created in language &2 ?The SAP error message WAO_TRANSFER_PRICES018 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measurement (UoM) in the context of transfer pricing. Specifically, the error states that the unit of measurement specified (represented by
&1
) has not been created in the specified language (represented by&2
).Cause:
- Missing Unit of Measurement: The unit of measurement you are trying to use in your transfer pricing setup has not been defined in the SAP system for the specified language.
- Language Settings: The language settings in your SAP system may not include the necessary translations for the unit of measurement.
- Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the unit of measurement is referenced.
Solution:
Create the Unit of Measurement:
- Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) in SAP.
- Check if the unit of measurement exists. If it does not, create it.
- Ensure that you provide the necessary translations for the unit of measurement in the required language.
Check Language Settings:
- Verify the language settings in your user profile and ensure that the language you are using is supported in the system.
- If necessary, add the required translations for the unit of measurement in the relevant language.
Review Master Data:
- Check the master data where the unit of measurement is being used to ensure that it is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate language settings.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing units of measurement and language settings.
Contact SAP Support:
- If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
Related Information:
Transaction Codes:
Language Settings:
SAP Notes:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message WAO_TRANSFER_PRICES018 and ensure that the unit of measurement is correctly set up in the desired language.
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