How To Fix APPL_MM_IV_MODEL056 - Enter a price unit for purchase order item &1 &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_IV_MODEL -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Enter a price unit for purchase order item &1 &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL056 - Enter a price unit for purchase order item &1 &2. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL056 indicates that a price unit has not been entered for a specific purchase order item. This error typically occurs when creating or modifying a purchase order in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The price unit field is left blank for a purchase order item.
  The system requires a price unit to calculate the total price for the item, and without it, the purchase order cannot be processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter a valid price unit for the affected purchase order item. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Purchase Order:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME22N (Change Purchase Order) or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Locate the Purchase Order Item:
  
  Enter the purchase order number and navigate to the item that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Enter the Price Unit:
  
  Find the field labeled "Price Unit" (this may also be referred to as "Quantity Unit" or similar depending on your configuration).
  Enter a valid value for the price unit. This value typically represents the number of units per price (e.g., if the price is per 100 units, you would enter 100).
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the price unit, save the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Price Unit Definition: The price unit defines how the price is calculated for the item. For example, if the price is given per 100 units, the price unit should be set to 100.
  Configuration Settings: If you frequently encounter this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in the MM module to ensure that the price unit is set up correctly for the relevant material types or purchasing info records.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify purchase orders in your SAP environment.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for more detailed information on handling purchase orders and related fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APPL_MM_IV_MODEL056 error and successfully process your purchase order.