How To Fix BM024 - You have deleted unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

• Message number: 024

• Message text: You have deleted unit of measure &

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the unit &V1& in the detail screen.

System Response

The unit was flagged as deleted within the transaction and is no longer
displayed for maintenance.

How to fix this error?

To delete unit &V1& in the database, save your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM024 - You have deleted unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message BM024, which states "You have deleted unit of measure &," typically occurs when a unit of measure (UoM) that is being referenced in a transaction or master data has been deleted from the system. This can lead to inconsistencies and errors in processes that rely on that UoM.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of UoM: The most common cause is that the unit of measure has been deleted from the system, but there are still references to it in various transactions or master data records.
  Data Inconsistency: The UoM might have been used in material master records, purchase orders, sales orders, or other documents, and its deletion has led to a data inconsistency.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings related to units of measure can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Restore the Deleted UoM: If possible, restore the deleted unit of measure. This can be done by re-creating the UoM in the system.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CUNI for unit of measure maintenance) and create the UoM again.
  
  
  
  Update References: If the UoM cannot be restored, you will need to update all references to the deleted UoM in the relevant transactions or master data.
  
  Check material master records, purchase orders, sales orders, etc., and change the UoM to a valid one.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check for any dependencies or references to the deleted UoM in the database tables.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the UoM was deleted and ensure that it was not part of a larger data cleanup or migration effort.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not occur again and that all related processes function correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Maintenance
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to units of measure and related master data.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BM024 error and restore proper functionality in your SAP system.