How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE144 - Reference product has base unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Reference product has base unit of measure &

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a reference product for consumption to the current
product. However, the base unit of measure of the reference product
differs from that of the current product.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE144 - Reference product has base unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE144 typically indicates an issue related to the base unit of measure for a reference product in the context of product master data or material management. This error can occur when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the unit of measure settings for the reference product being used in a draft or during the creation of a new product.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units of Measure: The reference product may have a base unit of measure that does not match the expected unit of measure for the new product or draft being created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master settings or in the product hierarchy that lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered for the reference product, such as incorrect or missing unit of measure settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Base Unit of Measure: Verify the base unit of measure for the reference product. Ensure that it is correctly defined in the material master data.
  
  Navigate to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) for the reference product.
  
  
  
  Update Product Data: If the base unit of measure is incorrect, update it to the correct value. This may involve changing the unit of measure in the material master or ensuring that the new product draft aligns with the reference product's unit of measure.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the product master data to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM01 (Create Material) to manage material master data.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Understand how units of measure are configured in SAP, including the relationship between different units (e.g., base unit, alternative units).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE144 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product master data is consistent and correctly configured.