How To Fix OQ_E142 - The entered sales unit & is not allowed with the material &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 142

• Message text: The entered sales unit & is not allowed with the material &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E142 - The entered sales unit & is not allowed with the material &. ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E142 indicates that the sales unit you are trying to use for a specific material is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, where the system checks the sales unit of measure against the allowed units defined for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sales Unit: The sales unit you entered does not match any of the allowed sales units defined for the material in the material master.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master may not have been set up correctly, or the sales unit of measure may not have been maintained properly.
  Unit of Measure Settings: The unit of measure settings in the material master may not include the sales unit you are trying to use.
  Sales Organization Settings: The sales organization may have specific settings that restrict the use of certain sales units for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the sales unit of measure in the Sales Organization data view.
  Ensure that the sales unit you are trying to use is listed as an allowed sales unit.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If the sales unit is not allowed, you may need to add it. This can be done by editing the material master (transaction code MM02) and updating the sales unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OME1) for the relevant material type.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Organization Settings:
  
  Review the sales organization settings to ensure that there are no restrictions on the sales units for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct sales unit or how to configure it, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OME1: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master or consult with someone who does.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ_E142 error and successfully process your sales order.