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

06157 - Overview

• 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