How To Fix CME_DTYPE120 - Value & has unit of measure, but no base unit has been specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_DTYPE - CME Data Type: Checks

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Value & has unit of measure, but no base unit has been specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_DTYPE120 - Value & has unit of measure, but no base unit has been specified ?

  The SAP error message CME_DTYPE120 indicates that a value has been assigned a unit of measure (UoM), but there is no corresponding base unit defined for that value. This typically occurs in the context of material master data, where units of measure are crucial for inventory management, purchasing, and sales processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the base unit of measure has not been defined for the material or the specific value being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the material master or the unit of measure settings in the system.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the user may have forgotten to specify the base unit of measure or entered it incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change or MM03 for display).
  Verify that the base unit of measure is correctly defined in the Basic Data view.
  
  
  
  Define Base Unit of Measure:
  
  If the base unit of measure is missing, you need to define it. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the Basic Data view of the material master.
  Entering the appropriate base unit of measure in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the system (transaction code OMW1 for UoM settings).
  Ensure that the units of measure used are correctly linked to their base units.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you are working with a large dataset or have recently imported data, perform a consistency check to ensure that all entries have the necessary base units defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct base unit of measure for a specific material, consult the relevant documentation or guidelines for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, a unit of measure is a standard quantity used to measure the amount of a material. Each material can have multiple units of measure, but it must have one base unit.
  Material Master Views: The material master has several views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.), and the base unit of measure is typically defined in the Basic Data view.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMW1: UoM settings
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CME_DTYPE120 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured.