How To Fix MM019 - The sales unit for the material & may not be deleted

MM019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 019

• Message text: The sales unit for the material & may not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure is used as the
<DS:GLOS.3526C7F2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>sales unit</> and cannot
therefore be deleted.

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?

If you want to delete the unit of measure nevertheless, change the sales
unit to another unit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM019 - The sales unit for the material & may not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MM019, which states "The sales unit for the material & may not be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify the sales unit of a material in the Material Master (MM) data, but the system prevents this action due to certain dependencies or conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Sales Documents: The sales unit is linked to existing sales documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.). If there are open documents that reference the material, the system will not allow you to delete the sales unit.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes to its sales unit.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to the sales unit for specific materials or material types.
  Dependencies: The sales unit may be used in various transactions or processes, making it necessary to maintain its integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Open Sales Documents: Review any open sales