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How To Fix VSB269 - No matching units of measure


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VSB - Self-Billing Procedure Messages

  • Message number: 269

  • Message text: No matching units of measure

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  • What causes this issue?

    A unit of measure was determined in the item that is neither the base
    unit of measure nor the sales unit of measure in the sales document/ in
    the delivery.

    System Response

    The item cannot be further processed.

    How to fix this error?

    You cannot correct this error using the "Process Errors" function. You
    have to exclude the complete delivery record with the "Deactivate
    record" function from further processing, and contact your customer
    directly. The data record has to be determined again with valid values
    (correct unit of measure and corresponding quantity).

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSB269 - No matching units of measure ?

    The SAP error message VSB269 "No matching units of measure" typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is a mismatch between the units of measure defined for a material or product in the system. This can happen during various transactions, such as sales order creation, delivery, or inventory management.

    Cause:

    1. Unit of Measure Configuration: The material may not have the appropriate unit of measure (UoM) defined in the material master. For example, if a sales order is created using a unit of measure that is not maintained for the material, this error will occur.
    2. Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between different units of measure. For instance, if you are trying to sell a product in boxes but the material master only has the unit of measure defined in pieces, the system will not be able to match them.
    3. Sales Document Settings: The sales document type or item category may not be configured to allow the use of certain units of measure.
    4. Customizing Settings: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to units of measure in the sales and distribution module.

    Solution:

    1. Check Material Master:

      • Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that the required units of measure are defined.
      • Ensure that the base unit of measure and sales unit of measure are correctly set up.
    2. Maintain Units of Measure:

      • If the required unit of measure is missing, you can add it in the material master. Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and add the necessary units of measure.
    3. Check Conversion Factors:

      • Ensure that the conversion factors between different units of measure are correctly defined. This can be done in the "Units of Measure" section of the material master.
    4. Review Sales Document Configuration:

      • Check the configuration of the sales document type and item category to ensure they allow the use of the desired units of measure.
    5. Consult with SAP Support:

      • If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • MM03 (Display Material Master)
      • MM02 (Change Material Master)
      • VA01 (Create Sales Order)
      • VA02 (Change Sales Order)
    • SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on units of measure and material master data management.

    • SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VSB269 error in SAP.

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