How To Fix WU778 - Material &: Order price unit cannot be deleted

WU778 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 778

• Message text: Material &: Order price unit cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU778 - Material &: Order price unit cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message WU778, which states "Material &: Order price unit cannot be deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete or modify the order price unit of a material that is currently being used in various transactions or has dependencies that prevent such changes.
  Causes:
  
  Active Transactions: The material is currently being used in open purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the system that link the material to other objects, such as stock levels, inventory management, or accounting entries.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the material master or related modules may restrict changes to the order price unit.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review any open purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders that reference the material. You may need to close or delete these transactions before you can modify the order price unit.
  Material Master Maintenance: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can check