How To Fix CM_MDG_BS_MAT_GEN021 - Change of Base UoM is only possible, if all additional UoMs are adjusted


CM_MDG_BS_MAT_GEN021 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CM_MDG_BS_MAT_GEN - Material Messages

  • Message number: 021

  • Message text: Change of Base UoM is only possible, if all additional UoMs are adjusted

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  • What causes this issue?

    Material &SYST-MSGV1&: Base unit of measure &SYST-MSGV2& cannot be
    changed

    System Response

    The base unit of measure for material &SYST-MSGV1& was changed. There
    are already alternative units of measure defined that refer to the base
    unit of measure. The base unit of measure must not be changed while
    these alternative units of measure exist. The base unit of measure is
    reset to its current value.

    How to fix this error?

    Before the base unit of measure can be changed, the alternative units of
    measure have to be deleted.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_MDG_BS_MAT_GEN021 - Change of Base UoM is only possible, if all additional UoMs are adjusted ?
    The SAP error message CM_MDG_BS_MAT_GEN021 indicates that a change to the Base Unit of Measure (UoM) for a material is not allowed unless all additional Units of Measure associated with that material are also adjusted accordingly. This is a common restriction in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) for materials to ensure data consistency and integrity.
    
    Cause: Inconsistent UoM Configuration: The system requires that if the Base UoM is changed, all additional UoMs must be recalibrated to maintain the relationship between the Base UoM and the additional UoMs. Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces strict data integrity rules to prevent discrepancies in inventory management, pricing, and reporting.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all additional UoMs are adjusted when changing the Base UoM. Here are the steps to follow: Identify Additional UoMs: Check the material master data to identify all additional UoMs that are currently defined for the material. Adjust Additional UoMs: For each additional

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