How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG006 - Enter a base unit of measure

COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG - Product: Customer-Specific Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Enter a base unit of measure

What causes this issue?

The base unit of measure is required to maintain conditions for a
product.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG006 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG006 ("Enter a base unit of measure") typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a product in the SAP system, and the system requires a base unit of measure to be specified for that product. This is particularly relevant in the context of materials management and product master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The base unit of measure field is left blank during the creation or modification of a product.
  The product master data is incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  The system settings or configuration do not allow for the product to be saved without a base unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter a Base Unit of Measure:
  
  Navigate to the product master data screen where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the base unit of measure.
  Enter a valid base unit of measure (e.g., "EA" for each, "KG" for kilograms, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure