How To Fix WRF_PCM140 - Catalog &, item &, date &: incorrect sales unit (ISO)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Catalog &, item &, date &: incorrect sales unit (ISO)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM140 - Catalog &, item &, date &: incorrect sales unit (ISO) ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM140 indicates that there is an issue with the sales unit for a specific catalog item on a given date. This error typically arises in the context of product catalog management and sales unit configuration in SAP's Retail or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error message "WRF_PCM140 Catalog &, item &, date &: incorrect sales unit (ISO)" can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  Incorrect Sales Unit Configuration: The sales unit defined for the item in the catalog may not match the expected or valid sales unit for that item. This could be due to a mismatch in the unit of measure (UoM) settings.
  
  
  Missing or Inactive Sales Units: The sales unit might not be active or might not exist in the system for the specified item and date.
  
  
  Date-Specific Issues: The sales unit might have been valid at one point but is no longer valid on the specified date due to changes in the product's configuration or sales strategy.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the item, such as incorrect or incomplete entries in the material master or sales data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_PCM140 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master data for the affected item and verify the sales unit settings.
  Ensure that the sales unit is correctly defined and is active.
  
  
  
  Validate Sales Units:
  
  Check if the sales unit is valid for the specified catalog and item. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Date-Specific Validity:
  
  Ensure that the sales unit is valid for the date specified in the error message. If the sales unit has changed over time, you may need to update the relevant records.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If there are discrepancies in the master data, update the material master or sales data accordingly to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to sales unit configuration and management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or WRF1 (Maintain Sales Units) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify the material and sales unit data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the WRF_PCM140 error message.