How To Fix BM405 - There are temperature-dependent units for this dimension


BM405 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

  • Message number: 405

  • Message text: There are temperature-dependent units for this dimension

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to cancel this flag although temperature measurement units
    still exist.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    You can only cancel the flag when no more temperature measurement units
    exist.
    First delete the mesurement units for which temperature units are
    maintained, und then cancel the flag.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM405 - There are temperature-dependent units for this dimension ?
    The SAP error message BM405, which states "There are temperature-dependent units for this dimension," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or when dealing with material management and planning scenarios that involve temperature-sensitive materials or products.
    
    Cause: This error arises when you are trying to perform an operation (like creating or modifying a characteristic or dimension) that involves units of measure that are dependent on temperature. In SAP, certain materials or products may have different units of measure based on temperature conditions (e.g., liters at 20°C vs. liters at 25°C). If the system detects that the operation you are attempting does not account for these temperature-dependent units, it triggers this error.
    Solution: To resolve the BM405 error, you can take the following steps: Check the Units of Measure: Review the units of measure defined for the material or characteristic in question. Ensure that you are using the correct temperature-dependent units. Adjust the Configuration:

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