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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06147 - Base unit of measure & adopted from material master record ?

  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 Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the base unit of measure.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and appropriate for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the unit of measure settings in the configuration (transaction code OME1) to ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly set up for the material type and industry sector.
  
  
  
  Correct Inconsistencies:
  
  If there are inconsistencies in the material master data, correct them. This may involve updating the base unit of measure or other related fields.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is compatible with the base unit of measure defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error message and related troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), OME1 (Maintain Units of Measure).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 06147.