How To Fix XC163 - ISO code could not be determined for unit of quantity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 163

• Message text: ISO code could not be determined for unit of quantity &1

What causes this issue?

For material &V2&, the base unit of measure &V1& was transferred from
SAP APO to the ERP system. However, this does not agree with the base
unit of measure for the material in the ERP system. In addition, an ISO
code could not be determined for this base unit of measure.

System Response

The system terminates the processing because it cannot determine a
correct base unit of measure.

How to fix this error?

Define the base units of measure and ISO codes in Customizing, or
correct the base units of measure in the material master.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC163 - ISO code could not be determined for unit of quantity &1 ?

  The SAP error message XC163 indicates that the system is unable to determine the ISO code for a specific unit of quantity. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing materials, sales orders, or other documents that involve units of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ISO Code: The unit of measure (UoM) being used does not have an associated ISO code in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for units of measure may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Custom Units: If a custom unit of measure is being used, it may not have been properly defined with an ISO code.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure).
  Verify that the unit of measure in question is defined and has an associated ISO code.
  If it is missing, you can add the ISO code for the unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly assigned and that it corresponds to the correct ISO code.
  
  
  
  Update Custom Units:
  
  If you are using custom units of measure, ensure that they are properly defined in the system with the necessary ISO codes.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on units of measure and ISO codes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO Codes: ISO codes are standardized codes that represent units of measure. They are important for international trade and data exchange.
  Units of Measure in SAP: SAP allows for the definition of various units of measure, including base units, alternative units, and sales units.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CUNI for unit maintenance and MM02 for material master changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XC163 error and ensure that your units of measure are correctly configured in SAP.