How To Fix LB071 - Base unit of measure or prop./prod. unit for material & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Base unit of measure or prop./prod. unit for material & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB071 - Base unit of measure or prop./prod. unit for material & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message LB071 indicates that the base unit of measure or the production unit for a material is not defined. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations related to materials, such as creating a production order, posting goods movements, or executing inventory management transactions, and the system cannot find the necessary unit of measure information for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The material master record does not have a base unit of measure defined.
  Missing Production Unit of Measure: The material master record does not have a production unit of measure defined, which is necessary for production-related transactions.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly, leading to missing unit of measure information.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LB071 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  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 ensure that the Base Unit of Measure is defined.
  If the material is a finished product, check the Production view to ensure that the Production Unit of Measure is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Base Unit of Measure:
  
  If the Base Unit of Measure is missing, you can define it by going to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Basic Data view and enter the appropriate Base Unit of Measure.
  
  
  
  Define Production Unit of Measure:
  
  If the Production Unit of Measure is missing, go to the Production view in MM02 and enter the appropriate Production Unit of Measure.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured correctly in the system. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to verify that the material type allows for the necessary unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any other potential issues. You can use transaction code MM02 to make necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  CO01: Create Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LB071 error and ensure that the material master data is correctly configured for your operations.