How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_UNIT019 - Order unit &1 of product &2 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_UNIT - Messages on Units of Measure

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Order unit &1 of product &2 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_UNIT019 - Order unit &1 of product &2 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_UNIT019 indicates that there is an issue with trying to delete an order unit for a product. Specifically, the message states: "Order unit &1 of product &2 cannot be deleted." This typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product units of measure.
  Cause:
  
  
  Dependencies: The order unit you are trying to delete may be linked to existing documents, such as purchase orders, sales orders, or stock movements. If there are transactions that reference this order unit, SAP will prevent its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the deletion of certain units of measure for products.
  
  
  Active Usage: The order unit might be actively used in various processes, such as inventory management or sales, which prevents its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the order unit, check if there are any existing transactions or documents that reference the order unit. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing purchase orders, sales orders, or any other relevant documents.
  Using transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to find references.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the order unit is being used in transactions, you will need to either:
  
  Change the order unit in those transactions to another valid unit.
  Delete or archive the transactions that reference the order unit, if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to product master data and units of measure. Ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the deletion of the order unit.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing product units of measure.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Understand how units of measure are configured in SAP, including the relationship between base units, order units, and sales units.
  Data Integrity: Always ensure that any changes made to master data do not compromise the integrity of existing transactions and reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.