How To Fix MH257 - Unit & cannot be deleted as used in assignment of matl & to layout mod. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Unit & cannot be deleted as used in assignment of matl & to layout mod. &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to delete the unit of measure &V1&. This is not possible
because it is still used in the assignment of material &V2& to layout
module &V3&.
<ZH>Note</>
If you are maintaining a generic material, this message is also issued
if the unit of measure is used in a material variant for assignment to
a layout module.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH257 - Unit & cannot be deleted as used in assignment of matl & to layout mod. & ?

  The SAP error message MH257 indicates that a specific unit of measure (UoM) cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in an assignment of a material to a layout module. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) modules, where materials are assigned to specific layout modules for storage and handling.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The unit of measure you are trying to delete is actively assigned to one or more materials in the system.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references in other configurations or transactions that prevent the deletion of the unit of measure.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no critical data is lost or corrupted, which is why it prevents the deletion of UoMs that are in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check if the unit of measure is assigned to any materials.
  Look for the specific layout module assignments in the Warehouse Management settings.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If you find that the unit of measure is assigned to materials, you will need to remove these assignments first. This can typically be done in the material master data or layout module configuration.
  Use transaction LX02 or LX03 to check the layout and see where the UoM is being used.
  
  
  
  Delete the Unit of Measure:
  
  Once all assignments have been removed, you can proceed to delete the unit of measure using transaction CUNI (Customizing of Units of Measure).
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the unit of measure in other configurations or transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting a unit of measure, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, CUNI, LX02, and LX03.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and unit of measure configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the deletion does not affect other processes or data integrity in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the unit of measure.