How To Fix 881206 - Sales unit &1(&2) is used as primary sales unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Sales unit &1(&2) is used as primary sales unit

What causes this issue?

Sales unit &V2& is used as the primary sales unit for the article &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether the primary sales unit for article &V1& is entered
correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881206 - Sales unit &1(&2) is used as primary sales unit ?

  The SAP error message 881206 indicates that there is an issue with the sales unit configuration in the system. Specifically, it states that a particular sales unit (identified by &1 and &2) is being used as the primary sales unit, which may not be allowed or may be incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The sales unit may not be properly set up in the material master or sales organization data.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries for the sales unit in the system, leading to confusion about which one is the primary.
  Inconsistent Data: The sales unit may be inconsistent with other related data, such as the base unit of measure or other sales units defined for the material.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to conflicts in how sales units are defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the sales unit configuration. Ensure that the sales unit is correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Review Sales Organization Data: Check the sales organization data for the material (transaction code MM02) to ensure that the sales unit is correctly assigned and that there are no duplicate entries.
  Adjust Sales Units: If necessary, adjust the sales units in the material master. You may need to change the primary sales unit or remove any conflicting entries.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to sales units and material master configuration for additional guidance.
  Check for Customizations: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check if they are affecting the sales unit configuration.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and possibly others related to sales and distribution (SD) modules.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in maintaining material master data to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 881206.