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

MM022 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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