How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE117 - The configurable product assigned has a different base unit of measure

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: The configurable product assigned has a different base unit of measure

What causes this issue?

You have entered a configurable product for the product. However, the
base unit of measure of the configurable product differs from that of
the product.

System Response

The configurable product cannot therefore be assigned.

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?

Enter a configurable product with the same base unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE117 - The configurable product assigned has a different base unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE117 indicates that there is a mismatch in the base unit of measure (UoM) between a configurable product and its assigned components or characteristics. This typically occurs in scenarios involving configurable materials, where the system expects all components to share the same base unit of measure for consistency in processing and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in UoM: The configurable product and its components (or characteristics) are defined with different base units of measure. For example, if the configurable product is defined in "pieces" and one of its components is defined in "kilograms," this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for either the configurable product or its components may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in UoM.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not align with the requirements for the product structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for both the configurable