How To Fix MU116 - Deletion of UoM record &1 of material &2 is not permitted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Deletion of UoM record &1 of material &2 is not permitted.

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete the unit of measure (UoM) record &V1& for
material &V2&.
In your system, the use of logistical materials is enabled and material
&V2& is used either as a sales material or a procurement material.

System Response

To keep the material master data consistent, the system prevents you
from deleting the UoM record.

How to fix this error?

If material &V2& is a procurement material, deletion of unit of measure
record is not permitted. Select a different material.
If the material is a sales material, delete only UoM records that are
not used by procurement products and are not marked as an order unit, an
issue unit, or a sales UoM for the sales material.

Procedure for System Administrators

To find out more about the use of this logistical material, please refer
to field LOGISTICAL_MAT_CATEGORY stored in table MARA.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU116 - Deletion of UoM record &1 of material &2 is not permitted. ?

  The SAP error message MU116, which states "Deletion of UoM record &1 of material &2 is not permitted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a unit of measure (UoM) record for a material that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The UoM record you are trying to delete is still being used in active transactions, such as purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory records.
  Dependencies: The UoM may be linked to other master data or documents that prevent its deletion.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the material master or UoM settings may restrict the deletion of UoM records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the UoM record, check if it is being used in any active transactions. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing purchase orders, sales orders, or stock movements that reference the material.
  Using transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to find references to the material.
  
  
  
  Change UoM in Transactions: If the UoM is in use, you may need to change the UoM in the relevant transactions to another valid UoM before attempting deletion.
  
  
  Deactivate UoM: If you cannot delete the UoM due to its usage, consider deactivating it instead. This can be done by marking it as inactive in the material master.
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting a UoM, consult with your SAP functional team or a business analyst to understand the impact on business processes.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to UoM in the material master to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing deletion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing units of measure and material master data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify UoM records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MU116 error and manage UoM records effectively in SAP.