How To Fix MM022 - & is still used as the sales unit for material & in distr. chain &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: & is still used as the sales unit for material & in distr. chain &/&

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure &V1& is still used as the <DS:GLOS.sales_unit>sales
unit</> in at least one <DS:GLOS.distribution_chain>distribution chain
</> and may not 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 in the distribution chains concerned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM022 - & is still used as the sales unit for material & in distr. chain &/& ?

  The SAP error message MM022 typically indicates that there is an issue with the sales unit of measure for a material in the context of the material master data. The message usually states that the sales unit of measure is still being used in a distribution chain, which can prevent certain operations from being completed.
  Cause:
  
  Sales Unit of Measure in Use: The error occurs when you attempt to delete or change the sales unit of measure for a material that is currently being used in transactions or is linked to a distribution chain.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have dependencies that prevent changes to the sales unit of measure.
  Open Transactions: There may be open sales orders, deliveries, or other transactions that reference the sales unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review any open sales orders, deliveries, or other transactions that may be using the sales unit of measure. You may need to complete or delete these transactions before making changes.
  Change Sales Unit of Measure: If you need to change the sales unit of measure, ensure that it is not being used in any active transactions. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master record (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Checking the sales organization data and distribution chain data to see if the sales unit is still in use.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check for any references to the material.
  Consult with Users: If you are unsure about the transactions, consult with users who may be working with the material to ensure that it is safe to make changes.
  Technical Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information for materials in SAP. It contains data related to purchasing, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  Unit of Measure: In SAP, units of measure are critical for managing inventory and sales. Each material can have multiple units of measure, including base unit, sales unit, and purchasing unit.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MMBE (Stock Overview)
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the MM022 error effectively.