How To Fix /CUM/MSG002 - Base unit of measure of the CU material can't be changed

/CUM/MSG002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/MSG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Base unit of measure of the CU material can't be changed

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/CUM/MSG002 - Details

• The SAP error message /CUM/MSG002 indicates that the base unit of measure (UoM) for a characteristic unit (CU) material cannot be changed. This typically occurs in the context of handling materials that are managed in a specific way within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Customer Use Management (CUM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Master Configuration: The base unit of measure for a material is defined in the material master record. If the material is already in use (e.g., it has been involved in transactions, stock movements, etc.), the system restricts changes to the base unit of measure to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Dependencies on Other Data: The base unit of measure may be linked to other data or configurations in the system, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory records, which prevents changes.
  
  
  Status of the Material: If the material is flagged as "locked" or is in a status that does