How To Fix MN575 - Order unit missing for item &2 of purchasing document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 575

• Message text: Order unit missing for item &2 of purchasing document &1

What causes this issue?

The order unit for item &V2& in purchasing document &V1& is missing.

System Response

It is not possible to update the supplier business volumes.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your R/3 system administrator. This situation is probably
due to a program error.
The affected condition record has the (internal) number &V3& belonging
to rebate arrangement &V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN575 - Order unit missing for item &2 of purchasing document &1 ?

  The SAP error message MN575 indicates that there is a missing order unit for a specific item in a purchasing document. This typically occurs when the system expects an order unit to be defined for the item, but it is not found in the relevant master data or document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Unit in Material Master: The material associated with the purchasing document may not have an order unit defined in its material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing document may be incorrectly configured, or the item may not be set up properly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry when creating the purchasing document, leading to the omission of the order unit.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies between the purchasing document and the material master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in question.
  Verify that the order unit is correctly defined in the purchasing view. If it is missing, you will need to update the material master (transaction code MM02) to include the correct order unit.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Document:
  
  Check the purchasing document (transaction code ME23N) for the item in question.
  Ensure that all required fields, including the order unit, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the purchasing document types and item categories are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check to ensure that the data in the purchasing document matches the data in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to this error message, as there may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data and purchasing documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MN575 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.