How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE147 - The follow-up product has base unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: The follow-up product has base unit of measure &

What causes this issue?

You have specified a follow-up product whose base unit of measure is not
identical to the base unit of measure of the discontinued product.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter an allowed follow-up product or change the base units of measure
of the two products so that they are identical.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE147 - The follow-up product has base unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE147 typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with follow-up products in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency regarding the base unit of measure (UoM) for the follow-up product.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The follow-up product you are trying to create or modify has a base unit of measure that does not match the expected or required unit of measure for the operation you are performing.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the product master data, such as incorrect settings in the material type or product category.
  The system may be enforcing rules that require certain products to have specific units of measure based on business logic or configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Base Unit of Measure:
  
  Go to the product master data for the follow-up product and verify the base unit of measure. Ensure that it is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Product Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the product type and ensure that the base unit of measure aligns with the expected values for follow-up products.
  
  
  
  Adjust Follow-Up Product Settings:
  
  If the follow-up product is being created or modified, ensure that the base unit of measure matches the base unit of measure of the original product or any other related products.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to product master data and follow-up products to understand any specific requirements or constraints.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to access and modify product master data.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration of units of measure in SAP, which can be found in the customizing settings under Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE147 error in SAP.