How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE424 - Base Unit of Measure is a mandatory field. Specify a value in the field.

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Base Unit of Measure is a mandatory field. Specify a value in the field.

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CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE424 - Details

• The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE424 indicates that the "Base Unit of Measure" (BOM) field is mandatory and has not been filled in during the creation or modification of a material or product in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of material master data maintenance, particularly when dealing with product drafts or when creating new materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a value in the Base Unit of Measure field while creating or editing a material.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material type or the settings in the material master that require the Base Unit of Measure to be filled in.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the field or entered an invalid value that the system does not recognize.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in the Base Unit of Measure: Navigate to the