How To Fix ARBERP_MAP_SD015 - Unit of Measure for material &1 not specified; base unit used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP_SD - Message class for SD integration

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Unit of Measure for material &1 not specified; base unit used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD015 - Unit of Measure for material &1 not specified; base unit used ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD015 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. The message states that the unit of measure for the material is not specified, and as a result, the system defaults to using the base unit of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The material master record for the specified material does not have a unit of measure defined for the relevant sales organization or distribution channel.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master settings or in the sales document settings that prevent the correct unit of measure from being assigned.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the sales order or delivery document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Sales Org. Data" view and ensure that the unit of measure is specified for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  If it is missing, you can update the material master (transaction code MM02) to include the appropriate unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for sales documents in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly defined for the sales document type you are using.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the sales order or delivery document to ensure that the material is correctly referenced and that there are no discrepancies in the data.
  If necessary, delete and recreate the sales order or delivery document after correcting the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on unit of measure settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, sales unit, order unit, etc.) and how they are used in SAP.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the various views in the material master, especially the sales organization data view.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to unit of measure handling in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARBERP_MAP_SD015 error and ensure that the unit of measure for the material is correctly specified in the system.