How To Fix 8Z377 - Material base unit missing (Mat. &)

8Z377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Material base unit missing (Mat. &)

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8Z377 - Details

• The SAP error message 8Z377, which states "Material base unit missing (Mat. &)," typically indicates that the system is unable to find a base unit of measure for a specific material. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing documents related to materials, like purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the material master record for the specified material does not have a base unit of measure defined.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly, leading to missing configurations.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, possibly due to incomplete data entry or system errors.
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system, or it may have been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the Basic