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How To Fix W4225 - &: & units of measure archived


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

  • Message number: 225

  • Message text: &: & units of measure archived

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    SAP Message W4225: "& units of measure archived"


    1. Cause

    The warning message W4225 occurs when you try to use or reference a unit of measure (UoM) that has been archived (i.e., marked as inactive or deleted) in the system. This typically happens in scenarios such as:

    • Attempting to create or change material master data using a unit of measure that is no longer active.
    • Using a unit of measure in transactions (e.g., sales orders, purchase orders, goods movements) that has been archived.
    • Reference to UoM in conversion factors or other master data where the UoM is no longer valid.

    Archiving a unit of measure means it is no longer available for active use, but it remains in the system for historical or reporting purposes.


    2. Solution

    To resolve or handle this warning, consider the following steps:

    • Check the Unit of Measure Status:

      • Go to transaction CUNI (Units of Measure maintenance).
      • Search for the unit of measure in question.
      • Verify if the unit is archived or marked inactive.
    • Reactivate the Unit of Measure (if appropriate):

      • If the unit of measure should still be in use, reactivate it by removing the archive flag or re-creating it.
      • Note: Reactivation depends on your business process and data governance policies.
    • Replace the Archived Unit of Measure:

      • If the unit of measure is intentionally archived and should not be used, replace it with an active unit of measure in your master data or transaction.
      • Update material master, BOMs, or transactional documents to use valid units.
    • Check Conversion Factors:

      • Ensure that conversion factors involving the archived unit of measure are updated or removed.
    • Consult with Business/Process Owners:

      • Confirm whether the archived unit of measure is obsolete or if there is a replacement unit.
      • Align with business requirements before making changes.

    3. Related Information

    • Transaction Codes:

      • CUNI — Maintain Units of Measure
      • MM02 — Change Material Master (to update UoM)
      • MM01 — Create Material Master
      • CS02 — Change BOM (if UoM is used in BOM)
    • Tables:

      • T006 — Units of Measure
      • T006A — Units of Measure: Language-Dependent Texts
    • Notes and Documentation:

      • SAP Notes related to unit of measure archiving and usage.
      • Check SAP Help Portal for "Units of Measure" and "Archiving" topics.
    • Impact:

      • Using archived units of measure can cause inconsistencies in inventory management, reporting, and transaction processing.
      • It is important to maintain clean master data and avoid referencing obsolete units.

    Summary

    Aspect Details
    Cause Attempt to use a unit of measure that has been archived (inactive) in the system.
    Solution Reactivate the unit if needed or replace it with an active unit of measure in master data and transactions.
    Related Use transaction CUNI to check and maintain units of measure; update material master and BOMs accordingly.

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