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

CME_DTYPE120 - Overview

• 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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CME_DTYPE120 - Details

• 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