How To Fix CONNECT_PRC_SAPCND053 - Determination of base unit of measure failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONNECT_PRC_SAPCND -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Determination of base unit of measure failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONNECT_PRC_SAPCND053 - Determination of base unit of measure failed ?

  The SAP error message CONNECT_PRC_SAPCND053 indicates that there was a failure in determining the base unit of measure for a specific material or product in the system. This error typically arises in the context of pricing conditions, material master data, or when working with sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Material Master Data: The base unit of measure may not be defined for the material in the material master record.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the unit of measure settings in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or product, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Pricing Procedure Issues: If the pricing procedure is not correctly set up to handle the unit of measure, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements that manipulate the unit of measure, they may be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the base unit of measure is correctly defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system (transaction code OME1 for unit of measure settings).
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Examine Pricing Procedure:
  
  Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document or condition type to ensure it is set up to handle the base unit of measure correctly.
  Check if the condition records are maintained for the relevant unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any inconsistencies or missing data.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for the material and unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Debugging Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it is not interfering with the standard processing of units of measure.
  Debug the process to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), OME1 (Maintain Units of Measure), SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation related to material management and pricing procedures for more detailed information on units of measure.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.