How To Fix WU227 - Material & does not have a sales unit, so cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Material & does not have a sales unit, so cannot be created

What causes this issue?

Material &v1& does not contain a sales unit. As a result, the material
cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Create the material with sales unit in promotion maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU227 - Material & does not have a sales unit, so cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message WU227 indicates that a material does not have a sales unit defined, which prevents the creation of a sales document (like a sales order or quotation) for that material. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Unit: The material master record for the specific material does not have a sales unit defined in the Sales Organization Data view.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for sales units that are not met.
  Incomplete Material Master Data: The material master may not be fully maintained, leading to missing information required for sales processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU227 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually Sales Org. Data).
  Ensure that the sales unit is defined in the Sales Organization Data view. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Define Sales Unit:
  
  In the Sales Organization Data view, ensure that the "Sales Unit" field is populated with the correct unit of measure (e.g., EA for each, KG for kilograms, etc.).
  Make sure that the sales unit is consistent with the base unit of measure and that it is valid for the sales organization in question.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the material type allows for sales and distribution processes. Some material types may not be intended for sales.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  Test the Sales Document Creation: After updating the material master, try to create the sales document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the material master, especially the Sales Organization Data and Basic Data views.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: If you need to define or change units of measure, you can do this in the configuration settings under Logistics > General > Master Data > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU227 error and successfully create sales documents for the affected material.