How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_UNIT013 - Base unit of measure & does not exist in the units of measurement table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_UNIT - Messages on Units of Measure

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Base unit of measure & does not exist in the units of measurement table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_UNIT013 - Base unit of measure & does not exist in the units of measurement table ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_UNIT013 indicates that the base unit of measure specified for a product does not exist in the units of measurement table. This error typically arises when trying to create or modify a product in the SAP system, particularly in the context of materials management or product master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The specified base unit of measure for the product is not defined in the SAP system's units of measurement table (T006).
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure might have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the unit of measure entered for the product.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Unit of Measure:
  
  Go to transaction code CUNI (or use the menu path: Logistics > General > Master Data > Units of Measure > Maintain Units of Measure).
  Verify if the base unit of measure specified in the error message exists in the units of measurement table.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the Missing Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you can create it by using the same transaction (CUNI).
  Enter the required details such as the unit of measure code, description, and conversion factors if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and verify the base unit of measure assigned to the product.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly assigned and corresponds to an existing entry in the units of measurement table.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct unit of measure to use, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to a colleague who manages product data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T006: Units of Measurement
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARM: Units of Measure for Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PRODUCT_UNIT013 error and ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined in your SAP system.