How To Fix RDM_BBY179 - Enter the sales unit for material &1 of line items on the Get side

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_BBY - Bonus Buy: Messages

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Enter the sales unit for material &1 of line items on the Get side

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_BBY179 - Enter the sales unit for material &1 of line items on the Get side ?

  The SAP error message RDM_BBY179 indicates that there is a missing sales unit for a material in the line items on the "Get" side of a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Unit: The primary cause of this error is that the sales unit for the specified material (denoted as &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material in the system, such as missing data in the sales organization view or the sales unit not being set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered for the material, such as incorrect unit of measure settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number that corresponds to &1 in the error message.
  Check the Sales Organization view to ensure that the sales unit is defined correctly.
  If the sales unit is missing, you will need to update the material master data to include the appropriate sales unit.
  
  
  
  Update Sales Unit:
  
  If the sales unit is not defined, you can use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and add the sales unit in the relevant sales organization view.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings are correct and that the sales unit is consistent with the base unit of measure and any other relevant units.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the Sales and Distribution module to ensure that the sales unit is configured correctly for the material type and sales organization.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and possibly VA01/VA02 (Create/Change Sales Order) depending on where the error occurs.
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the material master, especially the Sales Organization and Plant views.
  Unit of Measure: Understand the relationship between different units of measure in SAP, including base unit, sales unit, and purchasing unit.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution to further investigate the problem.