How To Fix SD_F2583_MSG019 - Target quantity unit &1 cannot be applied for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_F2583_MSG - Message Class for Manage Sales Item Proposals

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Target quantity unit &1 cannot be applied for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_F2583_MSG019 - Target quantity unit &1 cannot be applied for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message SD_F2583_MSG019 indicates that there is an issue with the target quantity unit for a specific material in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. The message typically means that the unit of measure (UoM) you are trying to use for the target quantity is not valid or applicable for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The target quantity unit you are trying to apply does not match the units defined for the material in the material master data.
  Material Master Configuration: The material may not be set up to allow the specified unit of measure for sales or distribution processes.
  Sales Document Configuration: The sales document type or item category may not support the unit of measure you are trying to use.
  Conversion Issues: If there are conversion factors defined, they may not be set up correctly, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data).
  Ensure that the target quantity unit you are trying to use is listed as a valid unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Check the sales document type and item category settings to ensure they allow the use of the target quantity unit.
  You can do this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under Sales and Distribution.
  
  
  
  Adjust Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  If the target quantity unit is not valid, you may need to change it to a valid unit of measure that is compatible with the material.
  If necessary, you can add the required unit of measure in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Conversion Factors:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the unit of measure for the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and change material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.