How To Fix SLS_TEMPLATE018 - Item &1: Unit &2 is not defined for material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_TEMPLATE - Messages for sales template

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Item &1: Unit &2 is not defined for material &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE018 - Item &1: Unit &2 is not defined for material &3 ?

  The SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE018 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material in the system. The message typically appears in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when trying to process sales orders, deliveries, or other transactions involving materials.
  Cause:
  The error message "Item &1: Unit &2 is not defined for material &3" suggests that:
  
  The unit of measure (UoM) specified for the item in the transaction is not defined for the material in question.
  The material master record for the specified material does not have the required UoM set up in the relevant views (e.g., Sales Organization Data, Purchasing Data, etc.).
  There may be a mismatch between the UoM used in the transaction and the UoM defined in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question (transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.) to ensure that the unit of measure (UoM) you are trying to use is defined.
  If the UoM is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Define Units of Measure:
  
  If the UoM is not defined, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master.
  Navigate to the appropriate view and add the required UoM under the "Units of Measure" section.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document:
  
  Review the sales document (e.g., sales order, quotation) to ensure that the correct UoM is being used for the item.
  If necessary, change the UoM in the sales document to match what is defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using alternative units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Basic Data
  Sales Organization Data
  Purchasing Data
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly set up in the system configuration (transaction code OMU1 for defining UoM).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE018.