How To Fix /CWM/IDGT001 - Use base UoM and quantity for material &1 in billing &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/IDGT -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Use base UoM and quantity for material &1 in billing &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/IDGT001 - Use base UoM and quantity for material &1 in billing &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/IDGT001 Use base UoM and quantity for material &1 in billing &2 typically occurs in the context of billing processes, particularly when dealing with materials that have different units of measure (UoM). This error indicates that the system expects the billing document to use the base unit of measure and quantity for the specified material, but it has detected a discrepancy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The billing document is using a different unit of measure than the base unit of measure defined for the material in the material master.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected behavior for unit of measure handling.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the billing process could lead to this error, such as entering a quantity in a non-base unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material