How To Fix WU403 - Unit cannot be deleted -> Material & contains page share

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Unit cannot be deleted -> Material & contains page share

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete the unit of measure for page shares. This cannot be
done since page shares are entered in product catalog items.

How to fix this error?

First remove the page shares from the product catalog items. You can
then delete unit of measure for page shares.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU403 - Unit cannot be deleted -> Material & contains page share ?

  The SAP error message WU403, which states "Unit cannot be deleted -> Material & contains page share," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a unit of measure (UoM) or a unit of a material that is still being referenced in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the unit of measure is still linked to existing transactions, stock, or other data.
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The unit of measure is still being used in transactions, such as purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory records.
  Page Share: The term "page share" indicates that the unit of measure is part of a shared data structure that is still in use.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have dependencies that prevent the deletion of the unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References:
  
  Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to check if there are any existing stocks or transactions that reference the unit of measure you are trying to delete.
  Review any purchase orders, sales orders, or other documents that may still be using the unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If you find any references, you will need to either delete or change those transactions to remove the dependency on the unit of measure.
  If the unit of measure is linked to stock, you may need to perform stock transfers or adjustments.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction code MM02 to change the material master data and remove the unit of measure from the material if it is no longer needed.
  Ensure that you are not trying to delete a unit of measure that is still required for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your version of SAP and the material management module.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check if there are any custom validations that might be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete units of measure in the system.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to understand the dependencies better before making changes in the production environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.