How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG027 - Unit for additional quantity is required.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG - Message class for Free Goods maintenance

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Unit for additional quantity is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG027 - Unit for additional quantity is required. ?

  The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG027 ("Unit for additional quantity is required") typically occurs in the context of free goods processing in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system requires a unit of measure for the additional quantity of free goods being processed in a sales order or delivery.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The additional quantity for free goods has not been assigned a unit of measure in the sales order or delivery.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for free goods in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a unit of measure not being fulfilled.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the product may not have the necessary unit of measure defined for free goods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Order/Delivery:
  
  Go to the sales order or delivery where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the additional quantity for free goods has a unit of measure assigned. If it is missing, you need to enter the appropriate unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the product involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that the unit of measure for free goods is defined correctly in the material master. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and checking the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for free goods in the SAP system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Free Goods -> Define Free Goods
  
  Ensure that the settings for free goods are correctly configured, including the units of measure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales order or delivery again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in the free goods processing, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the handling of units of measure.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG027 in your SAP system.