How To Fix EEWA_WDOC215 - &1 &2: There is no base unit of measurement defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_WDOC - Message Class for Waste Disposal Order Cockpit

• Message number: 215

• Message text: &1 &2: There is no base unit of measurement defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_WDOC215 - &1 &2: There is no base unit of measurement defined. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_WDOC215 indicates that there is no base unit of measurement defined for a specific material or item in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving material management, inventory management, or when processing documents related to materials.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measurement: The primary cause of this error is that the material master record does not have a base unit of measurement defined. The base unit of measurement is essential for SAP to understand how to handle quantities of the material.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may have been deleted or not maintained properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the material management module that prevent the base unit of measurement from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the Basic Data view to see if the Base Unit of Measure is defined. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Base Unit of Measurement:
  
  If the base unit of measurement is not defined, you can use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to add the base unit of measurement.
  Navigate to the Basic Data view and enter the appropriate base unit of measurement (e.g., EA for each, KG for kilograms, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type associated with the material allows for a base unit of measurement. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Attributes of Material Types.
  
  
  
  Recheck Related Documents:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (like creating a purchase order or goods receipt), ensure that all related documents and items are correctly set up and that they reference the correct material.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the Basic Data view is correctly maintained, as it contains critical information about the material.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EEWA_WDOC215 error and ensure that the base unit of measurement is correctly defined for the material in question.