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 appropriate statistical unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Document Data:
  
  Verify the document (e.g., sales order, delivery) for the unit of measure used.
  Ensure the unit of measure is consistent and maintained in the material master.
  
  
  
  Maintain Statistical Unit of Measure:
  
  Use transaction CUNI to maintain units of measure.
  Ensure the statistical unit is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In customizing (SPRO), verify settings related to statistical updates.
  For example, in Sales and Distribution (SD), check if statistical updates are activated and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Correct the Document:
  
  After correcting the unit of measure, reprocess the document or statistical update.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Update: A process in SAP where certain postings update statistical data without affecting financial accounting.
  Unit of Measure (UoM): Critical for quantity-based postings; missing or inconsistent UoM can cause errors.
  Transactions to Check:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  CUNI - Units of Measure
  VA02 - Change Sales Order (if applicable)
  VL02N - Change Delivery (if applicable)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for WS317 for any known issues or patches.
  Related Modules: SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), LE (Logistics Execution).
  
  
  Summary:
  Error WS317 indicates missing statistical unit of measure for a document, preventing statistical updates. The fix involves ensuring the material and document have the correct statistical unit of measure maintained and consistent, and that configuration supports statistical updates.
  
  If you provide the specific document type or module context, I can help with more tailored steps.