How To Fix BORGR718 - Unit of measure conversion error - base UoM missing &1->&2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Unit of measure conversion error - base UoM missing &1->&2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR718 - Unit of measure conversion error - base UoM missing &1->&2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message BORGR718 indicates a unit of measure (UoM) conversion error, specifically stating that the base unit of measure is missing for the specified material or item. This error typically arises when the system attempts to convert quantities between different units of measure, but it cannot find the necessary base unit of measure for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base UoM: The material master record does not have a defined base unit of measure. This is essential for any conversions between different units of measure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for units of measure in the system may not be set up correctly.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect unit of measure information.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing UoM data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Basic Data view and ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined.
  If it is missing, you can add or correct it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Review UoM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings in the system are correctly configured. This can be done in the configuration settings under Logistics -> General -> Material Master -> Settings for Key Fields.
  Check if the UoM conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  Use transaction code MM02 to update any missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on unit of measure settings and conversions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): A standard quantity used to measure the amount of a product. In SAP, each material can have multiple units of measure, but a base unit of measure is required for conversions.
  Material Master Data: The central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views such as Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and more.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  By addressing the missing base unit of measure and ensuring that the material master data is complete and accurate, you should be able to resolve the BORGR718 error.