How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN145 - Base Unit of Measure is initial, please fill in the required field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN - Messages for s-innovations migration

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Base Unit of Measure is initial, please fill in the required field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN145 - Base Unit of Measure is initial, please fill in the required field ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN145 indicates that the Base Unit of Measure (BOM) for a material or product is not defined or is set to an initial (empty) value. This error typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The Base Unit of Measure for a material is not specified in the relevant master data. This is a required field for materials in SAP.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, the source data may not have included the Base Unit of Measure, or it may not have been mapped correctly during the migration process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master settings that prevent the Base Unit of Measure from being populated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the Base Unit of Measure is filled in for the relevant material.
  If it is empty, you need to update the material master with the correct Base Unit of Measure.
  
  
  
  Update Data Migration Templates:
  
  If you are using a data migration template, ensure that the Base Unit of Measure field is included and populated correctly in the source data.
  Make sure that the mapping in the migration tool is set up to transfer the Base Unit of Measure correctly.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to fill in the Base Unit of Measure for the affected materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to material master data to understand the requirements for the Base Unit of Measure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material management to ensure that the Base Unit of Measure is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Base Unit of Measure: This is the unit in which the material is managed in inventory and is crucial for various processes such as purchasing, sales, and inventory management.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it includes various views such as Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting.
  Data Migration Cockpit: This tool is used for migrating data into SAP systems and requires careful mapping and validation of data fields.
  
  By addressing the missing Base Unit of Measure and ensuring that all relevant data is correctly populated, you should be able to resolve the CNV_DMC_SIN145 error.