How To Fix WXPA010 - Maintain unit &1 in the "Characteristics" sub-item

WXPA010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPA - MAP: External Applications

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Maintain unit &1 in the "Characteristics" sub-item

What causes this issue?

You have configured the key figure &V2& with the unit &V1&.

How to fix this error?

You also need to assign unit &V1& to an external characteristic. To do
this, go to Viewcluster Maintenance in the "Characteristics" sub-item.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPA010 - Maintain unit &1 in the "Characteristics" sub-item ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXPA010: Maintain unit &1 in the "Characteristics" sub-item
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to maintain or process a material master or classification data, and the system expects a unit of measure to be specified in the "Characteristics" sub-item, but it is missing or not maintained.
  In SAP, characteristics (used in classification) often require a unit of measure to be assigned, especially if the characteristic is of a numeric type or if the unit is relevant for the characteristic's value. If the unit is not maintained, the system cannot process the characteristic correctly, leading to this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While maintaining classification data (e.g., in transaction CL02 or during material master classification in MM02).
  When entering or changing characteristics that require a unit of measure.
  During batch classification or variant configuration where characteristics are involved.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Unit of Measure:
  
  Go to the classification