How To Fix MM027 - & is used as the delivery unit for material & in distribution chain &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: & is used as the delivery unit for material & in distribution chain &/&

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure &V1& is still used as the delivery 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
delivery 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 MM027 - & is used as the delivery unit for material & in distribution chain &/& ?

  The SAP error message MM027 typically indicates an issue related to the delivery unit for a material in the context of the materials management (MM) module. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with the distribution chain and logistics processes.
  Cause of MM027 Error
  The MM027 error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Delivery Unit: The material does not have a defined delivery unit in the system, which is necessary for processing deliveries.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the delivery unit may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in the material master data related to the delivery unit.
  Unit of Measure Issues: The unit of measure for the material may not be compatible with the delivery unit defined in the system.
  
  Solution to MM027 Error
  To resolve the MM027 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the delivery unit is correctly defined.
  Ensure that all relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Define Delivery Unit:
  
  If the delivery unit is missing, you may need to define it in the material master. This can be done in the material master record under the relevant view.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the delivery unit. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing (SPRO) for materials management and logistics execution.
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure for the material is correctly set up and compatible with the delivery unit. You can check this in the material master under the "Units of Measure" section.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any specific notes related to the MM027 error message, as there may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Material Master Views: Basic Data, Sales Organization Data, Purchasing Data.
  Unit of Measure: Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MM027 error in your SAP system.