How To Fix WB2B529 - UoM &1 is a proportion/product UoM. Field &2 (purchase)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 529

• Message text: UoM &1 is a proportion/product UoM. Field &2 (purchase)

What causes this issue?

The conversion factors of the proportion/product UoM &V1& could be
changed within the batch classification.

System Response

In the standard the system doesn't allow to use the UoM.

How to fix this error?

The message type can be changed in the Customzing if the default message
type is not suitable.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B529 - UoM &1 is a proportion/product UoM. Field &2 (purchase) ?

  The SAP error message WB2B529 indicates that there is an issue related to the Unit of Measure (UoM) in the context of a purchase order or procurement process. Specifically, it suggests that the UoM being used is a proportion or product UoM, which may not be appropriate for the field in question (likely related to purchasing).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The UoM being used for the item in the purchase order is configured as a proportion or product UoM, which is not suitable for the purchasing context.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may have incorrect UoM settings, leading to this error when trying to process a purchase order.
  Incompatibility with Purchase Order: The UoM used in the purchase order may not match the expected UoM for the material in the purchasing view of the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the UoM settings in the purchasing view.
  Ensure that the UoM used in the purchase order is compatible with the UoM defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Change UoM in Purchase Order:
  
  If the UoM in the purchase order is incorrect, change it to a valid UoM that is compatible with the material master settings.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  If the UoM is set up incorrectly in the system, you may need to adjust the UoM settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant purchasing or material management settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on UoM configurations and their implications in purchasing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of UoMs in SAP, such as base UoM, sales UoM, and purchasing UoM, and how they interact.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master (basic data, purchasing, sales, etc.) and how UoMs are defined in each.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management and purchasing include:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  By addressing the UoM configuration and ensuring compatibility between the material master and the purchase order, you should be able to resolve the WB2B529 error.