How To Fix WS317 - The point unit of document &1 is missing (no statistical update)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 317

• Message text: The point unit of document &1 is missing (no statistical update)

What causes this issue?

The statistical update for document &V2&, item &V3& was terminated as
the points unit is missing.

System Response

The statistical update is terminated to prevent statistical data being
damaged.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator, as this message is due to a
program error.
The error occurred in function module &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS317 - The point unit of document &1 is missing (no statistical update) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS317 - The point unit of document &1 is missing (no statistical update)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a statistical update is attempted for a document, but the system cannot find the "point unit" (unit of measure for statistical purposes) assigned to the document or material. The "point unit" is necessary for statistical postings, such as in sales or delivery documents, to update statistical data correctly.
  Typically, this happens because:
  
  The material master does not have a statistical unit of measure maintained.
  The document item is missing the unit of measure required for statistical updates.
  Configuration for statistical units is incomplete or missing.
  The system expects a statistical update, but the required unit of measure is not defined or assigned.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Check the Basic Data 1 view for the Base Unit of Measure.
  Check if a Statistical Unit of Measure is maintained (usually in sales or logistics views).
  If missing, maintain the