How To Fix WV_FP022 - Unit of measure &1 not maintained for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV_FP -

• Message number: 022

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV_FP022 - Unit of measure &1 not maintained for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message WV_FP022 indicates that a unit of measure (UoM) is not maintained for a specific material in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations related to the material, such as creating a sales order, purchase order, or during inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure for the specified material is not defined in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might not be properly configured in the system, or the material might not be assigned to the correct UoM group.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for units of measure that are not met.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WV_FP022, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number (&2 in the error message) and check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is maintained in the "Units of Measure" section.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can add it by going to MM02 and selecting the appropriate views to maintain the UoM.
  Ensure that the UoM is valid and corresponds to the UoM group assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Group:
  
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct unit of measure group. You can check this in the "Basic Data" view of the material master.
  If necessary, adjust the UoM group to include the required units.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure. This can be done through transaction SPRO (Customizing) and navigating to the relevant sections for material management.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the operation again that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, sales unit, purchase unit, etc.) and how they relate to each other.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV_FP022 error and ensure that the unit of measure is properly maintained for the specified material.