How To Fix MM269 - The unit of measure & 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: 269

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

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure &V1& has been defined as a
<DS:GLOS.36D96BFF62A72D18E10000009B38F982>logistical variant</> and
may not 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM269 - The unit of measure & for the material & may not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MM269 indicates that you are trying to delete a unit of measure (UoM) for a material, but the system is preventing this action because the UoM is still in use or has dependencies that need to be resolved first. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The unit of measure is currently being used in active transactions, such as purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory records.
  Material Master Data: The UoM is linked to the material master data and is defined in various views (e.g., purchasing, sales, or storage).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the UoM in other areas of the system, such as pricing conditions or batch management.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may prevent the deletion of certain UoMs based on configuration rules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Active Transactions: Review any active transactions that may be using the UoM. You can do this by checking purchase orders, sales orders, or stock levels associated with the material.
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to find references to the UoM.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the UoM settings in different views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) to see where the UoM is being used.
  
  
  Change UoM Usage: If the UoM is still needed, consider changing its usage instead of deleting it. You can modify the UoM settings or create a new UoM if necessary.
  
  
  Delete Dependencies: If you are sure that the UoM is no longer needed, you may need to delete or change the dependent records first. This may involve:
  
  Deleting or changing purchase orders, sales orders, or stock items that reference the UoM.
  Adjusting any pricing conditions or other configurations that reference the UoM.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the MM269 error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and UoM settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM269 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.