How To Fix XU043 - Item &: UnE was replaced by the product un & (can be overwritten)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XU - Messages for Quantity Conversion at Batch Level (Steel-AI)

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Item &: UnE was replaced by the product un & (can be overwritten)

What causes this issue?

You have entered a quantity in an alternative unit of measure with
conversion to the base unit of measure at material level. In the
material master, processing using product units is to be carried out
for this material.

System Response

Your entry has been converted to the base unit of measure and the
principal product unit.

How to fix this error?

Check the quantities and correct them if necessary. You can also
overwrite the proposed unit of entry again if you want to post the
document in the original unit of measure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XU043 - Item &: UnE was replaced by the product un & (can be overwritten) ?

  The SAP error message XU043 indicates that a specific item in a sales order or other document has been replaced by another product. This typically occurs in scenarios where product substitutions or changes are managed within the SAP system, often due to product discontinuation, updates, or changes in inventory.
  Cause:
  
  Product Replacement: The item you are trying to use has been marked as obsolete or replaced by another product in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to automatically replace certain items based on specific criteria (e.g., product lifecycle management).
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the products involved, such as incorrect settings in the material master or product hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Product Replacement Settings: Check the product replacement settings in the material master. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and reviewing the "Sales Org. Data" or "Basic Data" views for the item in question.
  Check for Substitution Settings: If the replacement is due to a substitution strategy, review the substitution settings in the system (transaction code OVH1 for substitution rules).
  Manual Override: If the replacement is not acceptable, you may have the option to manually overwrite the replacement by entering the original item in the document, provided that the system allows it.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding product replacements and substitutions to understand the implications of the change.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), OVH1 (Substitution Rules), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to investigate the issue further.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your master data is up to date and accurately reflects the current product offerings.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on product lifecycle management and substitution processes within SAP to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.