How To Fix VS160 - & is not a sales unit that has been stored in the material master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VS - SD Master data

• Message number: 160

• Message text: & is not a sales unit that has been stored in the material master record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VS160 - & is not a sales unit that has been stored in the material master record ?

  The SAP error message VS160 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a sales document (like a sales order or delivery) is not recognized as a valid sales unit for the material in question. This typically occurs when the unit of measure specified in the sales document does not match any of the sales units defined in the material master record for that specific material.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure entered in the sales document does not match any of the sales units defined in the material master.
  Missing Sales Unit: The sales unit may not have been defined in the material master for the specific material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the sales organization settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Sales Org. Data" view for the material in question.
  Ensure that the sales unit of measure is correctly defined and that it matches the unit of measure being used in the sales document.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Sales Unit:
  
  If the required sales unit is not present, you can add it by editing the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the "Sales Org. Data" view and add the appropriate sales unit.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document:
  
  Check the sales document (transaction code VA03) to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly entered.
  If necessary, change the unit of measure to one that is valid for the material.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure and sales organization settings.
  Ensure that the unit of measure conversion settings are correctly defined if applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure in SAP, such as base unit, sales unit, and purchasing unit.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the various views of the material master, especially the sales organization data view.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VS160 error and ensure that the sales unit is correctly defined and used in your sales documents.