How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND353 - No base unit of measure found for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: No base unit of measure found for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND353 - No base unit of measure found for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND353, which states "No base unit of measure found for material &1," typically occurs in the context of data management and material master records. This error indicates that the system cannot find a base unit of measure for the specified material, which is essential for various processes, including inventory management, order processing, and data transfer.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the material master record for the specified material does not have a base unit of measure defined.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly, or it may not support the base unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the material master data, possibly due to incomplete data entry or data migration issues.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be correctly set up to handle the material type or unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number that corresponds to the error message.
  Check the Basic Data view to ensure that a base unit of measure is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Base Unit of Measure:
  
  If the base unit of measure is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Basic Data view and enter the appropriate base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured to allow for a base unit of measure. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration or upload, perform a consistency check on the material master data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on material master setup and unit of measure configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Unit of Measure: The base unit of measure is the primary unit in which the material is managed in the system. It is crucial for inventory valuation, reporting, and transaction processing.
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are correctly maintained for the material.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error DMF_OUTBOUND353 and ensure that the material master record is correctly configured.