How To Fix LB167 - Unit of measurement & cannot be deleted or changed

LB167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Unit of measurement & cannot be deleted or changed

What causes this issue?

You want to delete or change unit of measurement &V1&.

System Response

Unit of measurement &V1& cannot be deleted because it is used in one or
more materials.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LB167 - Details

• The SAP error message LB167, which states "Unit of measurement & cannot be deleted or changed," typically occurs when you attempt to modify or delete a unit of measurement (UoM) that is still in use within the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with material master data, inventory management, or sales and distribution processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The unit of measurement is currently being used in transactions, such as purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory records.
  Master Data Dependencies: The UoM may be linked to material master records, which prevents its deletion or modification.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP may restrict changes to UoMs that are actively used in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Usage:
  
  Identify where the unit of measurement is being used. You can do this by checking related transactions, material master records, or any other relevant documents.
  Use transaction codes