How To Fix CMP_NEW154 - Enter old and new sales unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMP_NEW - Billing: Complaint Management

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Enter old and new sales unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMP_NEW154 - Enter old and new sales unit ?

  The SAP error message CMP_NEW154, which states "Enter old and new sales unit," typically occurs in the context of managing sales units in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with material master data or sales order processing. This error indicates that the system requires both the old and new sales units to be specified for a particular material or product.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to change the sales unit of a material without providing both the old sales unit (the current unit of measure) and the new sales unit (the unit of measure you want to change to).
  The system expects a conversion between the old and new sales units, which is necessary for accurate inventory management and sales reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMP_NEW154 error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Material: Determine which material or product is causing the error.
  Access the Material Master: Go to the material master data screen (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Check Sales Units: 
  
  Navigate to the "Sales Org. Data" or "Sales" view.
  Verify the current sales unit of measure for the material.
  
  
  Enter Old and New Sales Units:
  
  In the relevant fields, enter the old sales unit (the current unit of measure) and the new sales unit (the unit of measure you want to change to).
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the required information, save the changes to the material master.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): Understand the concept of units of measure in SAP, as they are crucial for inventory management, sales, and purchasing processes.
  Conversion Factors: If you are changing the sales unit, ensure that you have defined the conversion factors between the old and new units in the system.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing material master data and units of measure.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP support team or checking SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.