diff --git a/netbox/dcim/models/racks.py b/netbox/dcim/models/racks.py
index 9e3efc3a9..127d59737 100644
--- a/netbox/dcim/models/racks.py
+++ b/netbox/dcim/models/racks.py
@@ -374,7 +374,7 @@ class Rack(ContactsMixin, ImageAttachmentsMixin, RackBase):
         if (
             self.outer_width is not None or self.outer_depth is not None or self.outer_height is not None
         ) and not self.outer_unit:
-            raise ValidationError(_("Must specify a unit when setting an outer width/depth/height"))
+            raise ValidationError(_("Must specify a unit when setting an outer dimension"))
 
         # Validate max_weight and weight_unit
         if self.max_weight and not self.weight_unit: