How To Fix WU718 - Unit of measure &2 is not assigned to material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Unit of measure &2 is not assigned to material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU718 - Unit of measure &2 is not assigned to material &1 ?

  The SAP error message WU718 indicates that a specific unit of measure (UoM) is not assigned to a material in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation involving a material that requires a specific unit of measure, but that unit is not defined for the material in the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure Assignment: The unit of measure you are trying to use is not assigned to the material in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might not be configured correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU718 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" views to check the units of measure assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the required unit of measure is listed in the "Units of Measure" section.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Unit of Measure:
  
  If the required unit of measure is not assigned, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing) and add the missing unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined in the system. You can check this using transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure).
  If the unit of measure is not defined, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check for Conversion Factors:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that conversion factors are correctly defined between the units.
  
  
  
  Review Related Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific settings or configurations in the material type or plant that might restrict the use of certain units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  CUNI: Unit of Measure
  
  
  Material Master Views: Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.
  Unit of Measure Types: Ensure that the unit of measure is compatible with the material type and its usage in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU718 error and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly assigned to the material in SAP.