How To Fix WU212 - PP unit for material & overwritten in acc. with purch.info record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: PP unit for material & overwritten in acc. with purch.info record

What causes this issue?

Only one purchasing info record was found for the material.

System Response

The unit of measure in the existing purchasing info record was
copied.

How to fix this error?

If you need to include another unit of measure in the promotion,
then create a corresponding purchasing info record beforehand. The
item can then be changed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU212 - PP unit for material & overwritten in acc. with purch.info record ?

  The SAP error message WU212 typically indicates an issue related to the production planning (PP) unit for a material that has been overwritten according to the purchasing information record. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when there are inconsistencies between the material master data and the purchasing information records.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error often occurs when the production planning unit (e.g., base unit of measure) for a material in the material master is different from what is specified in the purchasing info record.
  Overwriting of Units: If the unit of measure in the purchasing info record has been manually changed or overwritten, it may not match the unit defined in the material master.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing the mismatch between the material master and the purchasing info record.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the base unit of measure in the material master (transaction code MM03). Ensure that it is set correctly and matches the intended unit of measure for production planning.
  Review Purchasing Info Record: Check the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13) for the material and vendor combination. Ensure that the unit of measure is consistent with the material master.
  Update Records: If discrepancies are found, update either the material master or the purchasing info record to ensure they are aligned. You can do this using transaction codes MM02 (to change material master) or ME12 (to change purchasing info record).
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  Check Configuration: If necessary, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material management and production planning to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to the material master and purchasing info records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU212 error and ensure that your material and purchasing information are consistent.