How To Fix SALES_PLAN049 - Unit of measure ô&1ö in cell ô&2ö is not defined for product ô&3ö.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALES_PLAN -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Unit of measure ô&1ö in cell ô&2ö is not defined for product ô&3ö.

What causes this issue?

The possible reasons are:
The material does not exist.
The unit of measure is not defined in the material master data.

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 SALES_PLAN049 - Unit of measure ô&1ö in cell ô&2ö is not defined for product ô&3ö. ?

  The SAP error message SALES_PLAN049 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) defined for a specific product in the sales planning process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified in the sales planning document is not defined for the product in question. This could happen if the UoM was not set up correctly in the material master or if it was deleted or changed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product may not include the necessary units of measure, leading to this error when trying to process sales plans.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the UoM entered in the sales planning document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the unit of measure is defined in the "Basic Data" or "Sales Org. Data" views.
  If the UoM is missing, you may need to add it or correct it.
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure:
  
  If the UoM is not defined, you can define it in the material master using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the UoM is included in the relevant views (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Check Sales Planning Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for sales planning in the SAP system. Ensure that the UoM is correctly set up in the sales planning configuration.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the relevant documentation.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the UoM was entered incorrectly in the sales planning document, correct it and try processing the document again.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MC.9: Sales Planning
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Settings: 
  
  Units of measure can be defined in the material master under the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views. Ensure that the UoM is consistent with the sales planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing units of measure and sales planning processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SALES_PLAN049 error and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined for the product in question.