How To Fix LB116 - Please first maintain the base unit of measure for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Please first maintain the base unit of measure for material &

What causes this issue?

You have not yet defined a <DS:DE.MEINS>base unit of measure</> for
material &V1&.
It is only possible to maintain proportion or product units if the base
unit of measure is known.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please first define the base unit of measure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB116 - Please first maintain the base unit of measure for material & ?

  The SAP error message LB116, which states "Please first maintain the base unit of measure for material &," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to a material that does not have a base unit of measure defined in the system. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating or changing material master records, or when trying to perform inventory management tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error 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 the material may not be configured to allow for a base unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent the system from recognizing the base unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the base unit of measure for the affected material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Material Number:
  
  Input the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the appropriate views to maintain (usually the Basic Data view).
  
  
  
  Maintain Base Unit of Measure:
  
  In the Basic Data view, find the field for the Base Unit of Measure.
  Enter the appropriate unit of measure (e.g., EA for each, KG for kilograms, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the base unit of measure, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and try to perform the operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): The base unit of measure is the primary unit in which the material is managed in the system. It is crucial for inventory management, purchasing, and sales processes.
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains various data related to the material, including descriptions, units of measure, and purchasing information.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after maintaining the base unit of measure, it may be necessary to check for additional configuration settings or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.