How To Fix 06147 - Base unit of measure & adopted from material master record

06147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Base unit of measure & adopted from material master record

What causes this issue?

You can only work with the base unit of measure in purchase
requisitions.

System Response

The base unit of measure is adopted automatically from the material
master record.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

06147 - Details

• The SAP error message 06147, which states "Base unit of measure & adopted from material master record," typically occurs when there is an issue with the base unit of measure (UoM) for a material in the material master record. This error can arise in various transactions, such as when creating or changing a material, or during inventory management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Base Unit of Measure: The base unit of measure defined in the material master may not be appropriate for the transaction being performed.
  Missing or Inconsistent Data: The material master record may be incomplete or have inconsistent data, leading to issues when the system tries to adopt the base unit of measure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to units of measure or material types.
  Transaction Context: The context in which the transaction is being executed may not support the base unit of measure defined for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material