How To Fix CMP_NEW048 - No sales unit found; maintain master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMP_NEW - Billing: Complaint Management

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No sales unit found; maintain master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMP_NEW048 - No sales unit found; maintain master data ?

  The SAP error message CMP_NEW048, which states "No sales unit found; maintain master data," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid sales unit for a material or product in the master data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during sales order processing, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Unit: The material master data does not have a defined sales unit. This can happen if the material was created without specifying the sales unit or if the sales unit was inadvertently deleted or not maintained.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly to allow for sales units.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the sales organization data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up to handle sales units properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the relevant views (usually Sales Organization Data or Sales Data) and ensure that the sales unit is defined.
  If the sales unit is missing, add it and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Organization Data:
  
  Ensure that the sales organization data for the material is correctly maintained. This includes checking the sales unit, distribution channel, and other relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Check if the material type allows for sales units. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path for material types and ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on maintaining material master data and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MMBE - Stock Overview
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: Regularly review and maintain master data to ensure that all necessary fields are populated correctly.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to maintain material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMP_NEW048 error and ensure that the sales unit is properly maintained in the material master data.