How To Fix FRMLINF115 - Material &1: Dimension of unit &2 does not equal base unit of measure &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLINF - RMS-FRM: Messages f. Info System (Search/Output Fct.)Formula

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Material &1: Dimension of unit &2 does not equal base unit of measure &3

What causes this issue?

As the unit of measure, you may only use units that have the same
dimension as the base unit of measure of the material in the material
master.

System Response

The system does not generate a BOM.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the dimension of the unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLINF115 - Material &1: Dimension of unit &2 does not equal base unit of measure &3 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLINF115 indicates that there is a mismatch between the dimensions of a unit of measure (UoM) for a material and its base unit of measure. This typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory control, particularly when dealing with formulas, recipes, or batch management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure defined for the material does not match the expected dimensions of the base unit of measure. For example, if the base unit of measure is in liters, but the dimension of the unit of measure being used is in kilograms, this mismatch will trigger the error.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may have been incorrectly set up, leading to inconsistencies in the unit of measure definitions.
  
  
  Formula or Recipe Issues: If the material is part of a formula or recipe, the dimensions of the units used in the formula may not align with the base unit of measure defined for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure are correctly defined and that their dimensions are consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the units of measure in the system (transaction code OME1 for unit of measure settings).
  Ensure that the dimensions of the units of measure are correctly defined and that they correspond to the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Formulas or Recipes:
  
  If the error occurs in the context of a formula or recipe, review the formula to ensure that all units of measure used are compatible with the base unit of measure of the materials involved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on unit of measure configuration and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  OME1: Maintain Units of Measure
  C201: Create Recipe (for checking formulas)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to unit of measure configurations or known bugs.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FRMLINF115 error and implement a solution to resolve it.