How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_UNIT027 - Base unit of measure was changed, check the conversion factors

COM_PRODUCT_UNIT027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_UNIT - Messages on Units of Measure

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Base unit of measure was changed, check the conversion factors

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COM_PRODUCT_UNIT027 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_UNIT027 indicates that the base unit of measure for a product has been changed, and it is necessary to check the conversion factors associated with that product. This error typically arises in the context of materials management or product master data management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Base Unit of Measure: The base unit of measure for a material has been modified. This could happen due to a business process change, a data migration, or an error during data entry.
  Inconsistent Conversion Factors: When the base unit of measure is changed, the existing conversion factors (which define how different units of measure relate to each other) may no longer be valid or consistent.
  Data Integrity Issues: The change may lead to inconsistencies in the product master data, affecting inventory management, sales, and purchasing processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Change: Check the change history of the material to understand why the base unit of