How To Fix VL395 - Sales unit will be re-determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 395

• Message text: Sales unit will be re-determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL395 - Sales unit will be re-determined ?

  The SAP error message VL395 ("Sales unit will be re-determined") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with delivery documents. This message indicates that the system is unable to determine the sales unit for a particular item in the delivery or sales order, and it will attempt to re-determine it based on the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may not have the correct sales unit defined, or the sales unit may not be maintained for the specific sales organization or distribution channel.
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of units of measure in the system. For example, the sales unit may not be properly linked to the base unit of measure.
  
  
  Sales Order or Delivery Document Issues: The sales order or delivery document may have inconsistencies or missing information that prevents the system from determining the sales unit.
  
  
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the SAP customizing (transaction SPRO) related to sales and distribution may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in unit determination.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL395 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and verify that the sales unit is correctly defined for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  Ensure that the sales unit is maintained in the "Sales: Sales Org. Data" view.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the unit of measure settings in the material master to ensure that the sales unit is correctly linked to the base unit of measure.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between different units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Examine Sales Order/Delivery Document:
  
  Review the sales order or delivery document for any inconsistencies or missing information that may affect the determination of the sales unit.
  If necessary, recreate the sales order or delivery document to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the SAP customizing settings (transaction SPRO) and review the settings related to sales and distribution, particularly those related to unit of measure determination.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for sales units are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the sales unit is now being determined correctly in the sales order or delivery document.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Material Master), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sales and distribution processes, unit of measure management, and material master data maintenance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VL395 error in your SAP system.