How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE015 - Document &1, item &2: No base unit of measure found for line &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Document &1, item &2: No base unit of measure found for line &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE015 - Document &1, item &2: No base unit of measure found for line &3 ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE015 Document &1, item &2: No base unit of measure found for line &3 typically indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) configuration for a specific line item in a document, such as a purchase order or an invoice. This error can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in logistics and procurement.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that the material or product associated with the line item does not have a defined base unit of measure in the material master record.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of a base unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the document and the material master, such as changes made to the material master after the document was created.
  Customizing Issues: There could be issues with the customizing settings related to units of measure in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in question.
  Verify that the base unit of measure is correctly defined in the Basic Data view.
  If it is missing, you will need to update the material master to include the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Document: 
  
  Check the document (e.g., purchase order, invoice) for the specific line item mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the material number and other relevant details are correct.
  
  
  
  Update or Create Material: 
  
  If the material does not exist, you may need to create it (transaction code MM01).
  If the material exists but is missing the base unit of measure, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: 
  
  Review the customizing settings related to units of measure in the SAP system to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Document: 
  
  After making the necessary corrections, try to reprocess the document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM01 - Create Material Master
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  MIRO - Invoice Verification
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation on material master data and unit of measure settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.