How To Fix WV_FP039 - Unit of measure &1 is not maintained for the master article &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV_FP -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 is not maintained for the master article &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV_FP039 - Unit of measure &1 is not maintained for the master article &2 ?

  The SAP error message WV_FP039 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific master article in the system. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, material management, or sales and distribution processes where the system expects a unit of measure to be defined for a particular article but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure for the specified master article is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might not be correctly configured in the material master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the master data that were not properly updated or saved.
  Article Not Created: The master article may not have been created or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02 or MM03).
  Enter the material number (master article) and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the unit of measure is maintained in the relevant views.
  If necessary, add the required unit of measure and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the system. This can be done through the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction Code: OME1 for maintaining units of measure).
  Ensure that the UoM is linked to the correct material type and is active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 to display the material and check for any missing fields.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Article:
  
  If the master article does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM01).
  Ensure that all necessary data, including the unit of measure, is filled out during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OME1: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management and unit of measure settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV_FP039 error and ensure that the unit of measure is properly maintained for the master article in SAP.