How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_CHECK017 - Unit of measure of a contained basic material &1 must be a percent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_CHECK - Messages for Checks

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Unit of measure of a contained basic material &1 must be a percent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_CHECK017 - Unit of measure of a contained basic material &1 must be a percent ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_CHECK017 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a basic material in a product structure or recipe. Specifically, it states that the unit of measure for the contained basic material must be a percentage (%). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with product compliance and material safety data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The basic material in question is assigned a unit of measure that is not a percentage. This could happen if the material was defined with a different UoM (e.g., grams, liters, etc.) in the material master.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate the expected UoM for certain types of materials or products.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the product structure or recipe, the UoM may have been incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Go to the material master record of the basic material (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure. If it is not set to a percentage, you will need to change it to the correct UoM.
  
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" view and check the "Base Unit of Measure" and "Alternative Units of Measure" sections.
  
  
  
  Adjust Product Structure/Recipe: If the basic material is part of a product structure or recipe, ensure that the UoM for that material is set to a percentage in the relevant recipe or product structure (transaction codes like C201 or C202 can be used for recipes).
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the EHS module to ensure that the system is set up to expect percentages for the specific type of material or product you are working with.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling units of measure in the EHS module.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Manuals: Consult user manuals or training materials related to the EHS module for best practices in managing materials and their units of measure.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the EHS module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EHPRC_CPM_CHECK017 error and ensure that the unit of measure for the basic material is correctly set to a percentage.