How To Fix 881196 - No sales unit is entered for article &1 "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 196

• Message text: No sales unit is entered for article &1 "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881196 - No sales unit is entered for article &1 "&2" ?

  The SAP error message 881196, "No sales unit is entered for article &1 '&2'," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when a sales unit has not been defined for a specific material (article) in the system. This can prevent users from processing sales orders, deliveries, or other transactions involving the affected material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Unit: The primary cause of this error is that the sales unit for the specified material has not been maintained in the material master record.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow sales units.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant views of the material master.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number (article &1) and check the relevant views, particularly the Sales Organization Data and Sales Unit fields.
  Ensure that a sales unit is defined for the material in the appropriate sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales Unit:
  
  If the sales unit is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02:
  
  Select the Sales Organization Data view.
  Enter the sales unit in the appropriate field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for sales units. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to: Logistics > Material Management > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types and verify the settings for the relevant material type.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you can run a consistency check or use transaction MM02 to review and correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM01 - Create Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the Sales Organization Data view is properly maintained.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 881196 and ensure that the sales unit is properly defined for the affected material.