MH259 - No procurement variant exists for unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 259

• Message text: No procurement variant exists for unit of measure &

What causes this issue?

You want to change the sales unit for a generic article with logistical
variants. A procurement variant already exists for the new sales unit.

System Response

It is not possible to change the sales unit. This is because only one
sales variant can match the sales unit.

How to fix this error?

You can define a new sales unit for the generic article and indicate
that it is the sales unit.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH259 - No procurement variant exists for unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message MH259, which states "No procurement variant exists for unit of measure &," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid procurement variant for the specified unit of measure (UoM) for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procurement Variant: The primary cause of this error is that there is no defined procurement variant for the specified unit of measure in the material master data.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to any procurement variant in the system.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master may not be properly configured to include the necessary procurement settings for the unit of measure in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or related configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Purchasing" view and ensure that the procurement type is set correctly.
  Verify that the unit of measure in question is listed and that a procurement variant exists for it.
  
  
  
  Define Procurement Variants:
  
  If the procurement variant is missing, you may need to define it. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Procurement Variants and ensure that the necessary variants are set up for the relevant units of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the unit of measure settings (transaction code CUNI).
  Make sure that the unit of measure is active and correctly linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the material type and purchasing organization to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle the procurement process for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or need further assistance, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  CUNI - Maintain Units of Measure
  SPRO - SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MH259 error and ensure that the procurement process for the material can proceed without issues.