How To Fix LB212 - The alternative UoM &1 of material &2 may not be deleted

LB212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 212

• Message text: The alternative UoM &1 of material &2 may not be deleted

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LB212 - Details

• The SAP error message LB212 indicates that there is an issue with deleting an alternative unit of measure (UoM) for a material. This error typically arises when the alternative UoM is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The alternative UoM is being used in various transactions or master data records, such as purchase orders, sales orders, stock movements, or inventory records.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings or configurations that prevent the deletion of UoMs that are still active or linked to other data.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes to its unit of measure settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the alternative UoM, check if it is being used in any transactions. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing purchase orders, sales orders, or stock movements that reference the material.
  Checking inventory records to see if the alternative UoM is