How To Fix WU027 - Material & with unit of measure & has already been entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Material & with unit of measure & has already been entered

What causes this issue?

You may only assign a material in a certain unit of measure to
exactly one promotion.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU027 - Material & with unit of measure & has already been entered ?

  The SAP error message WU027 typically indicates that there is an issue with the material and its unit of measure (UoM) in the system. This error usually occurs when you are trying to enter a material that has already been recorded in the system with a specific unit of measure, and the system does not allow duplicate entries for the same material and UoM combination.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The material you are trying to enter already exists in the system with the same unit of measure.
  Incorrect UoM: You may be trying to use a unit of measure that is not valid for the material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of material master data or unit of measure settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Verify if the material and unit of measure combination already exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data.
  Use Correct UoM: Ensure that you are using the correct unit of measure for the material. If you need to use a different UoM, you may need to create a new entry for that specific combination.
  Modify Existing Data: If the existing entry is incorrect or needs to be updated, you can modify the material master data using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for material master data management to ensure that the UoM settings are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to materials and their units of measure.
  Unit of Measure Settings: Familiarize yourself with how units of measure are defined and managed in SAP, including base units, alternative units, and conversion factors.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.