How To Fix WV044 - Unit of measure &1 is not maintained for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 is not maintained for material &2

What causes this issue?

Unit of measure &V1& is not maintained for material &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry for the sales unit.
If your entry is correct, unit of measure &V1& will need to be
maintained for material &V2& first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV044 - Unit of measure &1 is not maintained for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message WV044 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) specified for a material is not maintained in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a specific unit of measure for a material, but that unit has not been defined in the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified unit of measure (UoM) is not maintained in the material master for the given material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The UoM might not be correctly configured in the system, or the material might not be set up to use that UoM.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the UoM in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WV044 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to see if the required unit of measure is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the UoM is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" view and ensure that the required UoM is added under the "Units of Measure" section.
  You may also need to check the "Sales Org. Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure the UoM is maintained for all relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined. This can be done in the "Units of Measure" section of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction SPRO under the relevant logistics area (e.g., Materials Management).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on maintaining units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, sales unit, purchasing unit) and how they relate to each other.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to UoM maintenance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV044 error and ensure that the unit of measure is properly maintained for the material in question.