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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 orders, quotations, or contracts that reference the material. You can use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VA05 (List of Sales Orders) to find related documents. If there are open documents, you may need to close or delete them before you can change the sales unit.
  
  
  Review Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked or in a status that prevents changes. You can check the material status in the Material Master (transaction MM03).
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any restrictions set for the material type or sales organization that might prevent the deletion of the sales unit.
  
  
  Use Transaction MM02: If you need to change the sales unit instead of deleting it, you can use transaction MM02 to modify the material master data. Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  VA05: List of Sales Orders
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Material Management to understand the implications of changing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.