How To Fix WB2B383 - Sales quantity without units is not permitted. Check input data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Sales quantity without units is not permitted. Check input data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B383 - Sales quantity without units is not permitted. Check input data ?

  The SAP error message WB2B383 indicates that there is an issue with the sales quantity being entered in a transaction, specifically that the quantity is being provided without associated units of measure. This error typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, delivery, or billing documents where a quantity must be specified along with its unit of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The sales quantity is entered without specifying the unit of measure (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters).
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently left the unit of measure field blank or entered an invalid value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the material master data or sales document configuration that do not allow for proper unit of measure assignment.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may not have been properly formatted to include units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Ensure that the sales quantity is entered correctly and that a valid unit of measure is specified. 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, delivery) and verify that both the quantity and unit of measure fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data for the item being sold to ensure that the unit of measure is defined correctly.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and verify the units of measure assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Validate Sales Document Configuration: Ensure that the sales document type being used is configured to accept the units of measure.
  
  This can be checked in the configuration settings under Sales and Distribution (SD) in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review: If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary fields, including units of measure, were correctly populated.
  
  
  User Training: If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing additional training on how to enter sales orders and the importance of specifying units of measure.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Check the configuration for units of measure in the SAP system under the Sales and Distribution module.
  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 resolve the WB2B383 error and ensure that sales quantities are entered correctly with their corresponding units of measure.