How To Fix 5U125 - Enter the base unit

5U125 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Enter the base unit

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a step rate.

System Response

The system requires a step rate to save the information.

How to fix this error?

Enter a step rate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U125 - Enter the base unit ?

  The SAP error message 5U125: "Enter the base unit" typically occurs when a user is trying to create or modify a material master record, and the system requires the base unit of measure to be specified but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The base unit of measure is a mandatory field in the material master record. If this field is left blank, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material type or the unit of measure settings in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the base unit of measure while filling out the material master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Base Unit of Measure:
  
  Navigate to the material master record where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the base unit of measure (usually found in the Basic Data view).
  Enter the appropriate base unit of measure (e.g., EA for