How To Fix WB2B2185 - Sales unit &1 and order unit &2 are not equal for item &3. Empties BoM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Sales unit &1 and order unit &2 are not equal for item &3. Empties BoM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2185 - Sales unit &1 and order unit &2 are not equal for item &3. Empties BoM ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2185 indicates a mismatch between the sales unit and the order unit for a specific item in a Bill of Materials (BoM) related to empties. This error typically arises in scenarios where the sales unit of measure (UoM) does not match the order unit of measure for the item in question.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The sales unit and order unit for the item are defined differently in the material master or the BoM. For example, if the sales unit is defined as "pieces" and the order unit is defined as "boxes," this discrepancy will trigger the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master data or the BoM settings that lead to this mismatch.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or modification of the material or BoM, incorrect data may have been entered, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the sales unit and order unit in the Basic Data and Sales views.
  Ensure that both units are set correctly and are compatible.
  
  
  
  Review Bill of Materials:
  
  Check the BoM for the item (transaction code CS03).
  Ensure that the components listed in the BoM have the correct units of measure that align with the sales and order units.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the mismatch is due to configuration settings, you may need to adjust the settings in the material type or the sales organization settings.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings are aligned with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If incorrect data entry is identified, correct the entries in the material master or BoM as necessary.
  Make sure to test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CS03: Display Bill of Materials
  MM02: Change Material
  CS02: Change Bill of Materials
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Settings: Familiarize yourself with how units of measure are defined and managed in SAP, including the importance of maintaining consistency across different views (e.g., sales, purchasing, inventory).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B2185 error and ensure that the sales unit and order unit for the item are aligned correctly.