How To Fix WPM_PROMO_2005 - Components have different unit of measure from promotion articles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPM_PROMO_2 -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Components have different unit of measure from promotion articles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPM_PROMO_2005 - Components have different unit of measure from promotion articles ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WPM_PROMO_2005 – Components have different unit of measure from promotion articles
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Promotion Management (WPM) when the components (materials or articles) included in a promotion have a different unit of measure (UoM) than the promotion article itself. The system expects the components and the promotion article to have consistent units of measure to correctly calculate quantities, prices, and discounts.
  For example, if the promotion article is maintained in "Pieces" (PC) but one or more components are maintained in "Kilograms" (KG), the system raises this error because it cannot directly compare or aggregate quantities with different UoMs.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Promotion Article: The main article or product that the promotion is defined for.
  Components: The individual items or materials that make up the promotion (e.g., free goods, bonus items).
  Unit of Measure (UoM): The measurement unit in which the article or component is managed (e.g., PC, KG, L, M).
  
  The system requires that the UoM of components matches the UoM of the promotion article to ensure consistent calculation logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Units of Measure:
  
  Verify the base unit of measure for the promotion article in the material master (MM03).
  Verify the base unit of measure for each component material.
  
  
  
  Align Units of Measure:
  
  If possible, adjust the components so that their base UoM matches the promotion article's UoM.
  This might involve:
  
  Changing the base unit of measure of the component material (if business processes allow).
  Using components that have the same UoM as the promotion article.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Conversion Factors:
  
  If components must have different UoMs, ensure that proper conversion factors are maintained in the system.
  However, standard SAP Promotion Management typically requires identical UoMs, so conversion might not be supported directly in the promotion setup.
  
  
  
  Review Promotion Setup:
  
  Check the promotion definition and components assignment.
  Ensure that all components are correctly assigned and consistent in terms of UoM.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:
  
  If the business scenario requires components with different UoMs, check for SAP Notes or enhancements that might support this scenario.
  Sometimes, custom development or user exits might be needed to handle complex UoM scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 – Display Material Master (to check UoM)
  WPM_PROMO – Promotion Management transactions
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)
  SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Promotion Management
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to WPM_PROMO_2005 or promotion component UoM issues.
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Maintain consistent units of measure across promotion articles and components.
  Use standard units of measure for promotional materials to avoid calculation errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WPM_PROMO_2005 arises because the promotion components have different units of measure than the promotion article, causing inconsistency in quantity and pricing calculations. The solution is to ensure that all components and the promotion article share the same unit of measure or adjust the promotion setup accordingly.
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or system version, please provide additional details!