How To Fix 06157 - Base unit in mat. master rec. differs from base unit in info rec.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Base unit in mat. master rec. differs from base unit in info rec.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06157 - Base unit in mat. master rec. differs from base unit in info rec. ?

  The SAP error message 06157 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the base unit of measure defined in the material master record and the base unit of measure defined in the info record for a specific vendor and material combination. This can lead to issues in procurement processes, as the system expects consistency between these two records.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Base Units: The base unit of measure in the material master (MM) does not match the base unit of measure in the purchasing info record (INFO).
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or update of either the material master or the info record, an incorrect base unit of measure may have been entered.
  Changes in Master Data: If the base unit of measure in the material master was changed after the info record was created, this could lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the base unit of measure is consistent across both the material master and the info record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually Basic Data 1).
  Note the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Info Record:
  
  Go to transaction code ME13 (Display Info Record).
  Enter the vendor and material number.
  Check the base unit of measure in the info record.
  
  
  
  Update Info Record or Material Master:
  
  If the base unit of measure in the material master is correct, you may need to update the info record.
  
  Use transaction code ME12 (Change Info Record) to modify the base unit of measure in the info record to match the material master.
  
  
  If the base unit of measure in the info record is correct, you may need to update the material master.
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to modify the base unit of measure in the material master to match the info record.
  
  
  
  
  
  Recheck: After making the necessary changes, recheck both records to ensure they are now consistent.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME13: Display Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  
  
  Base Unit of Measure: This is the unit in which the material is managed in inventory and procurement processes. It is crucial for accurate reporting and transaction processing.
  Master Data Management: Regular audits of master data can help prevent such discrepancies from occurring in the future.
  
  By ensuring that the base units of measure are consistent, you can resolve the error and continue with your procurement processes without further issues.