How To Fix M3599 - Reference material has base unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Reference material has base unit of measure &

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a reference material for consumption to the current
material. However, the base unit of measure of the reference material
differs from that of the current material.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3599 - Reference material has base unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message M3599, which states "Reference material has base unit of measure &," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a reference material in a transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The reference material you are trying to use has a base unit of measure that does not match the expected unit of measure for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or in the settings for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the reference material may not be set up correctly, including the base unit of measure or the alternative units of measure.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are executing may not support the unit of measure of the reference material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the reference material (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the base unit of measure and ensure it is correctly defined.
  Check if the material is set up with the appropriate alternative units of measure if needed.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute supports the unit of measure of the reference material.
  If applicable, check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Unit of Measure:
  
  If the base unit of measure is incorrect, you may need to change it in the material master. Note that changing the base unit of measure can have significant implications, so it should be done with caution and typically requires a thorough understanding of the impact on existing transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or requires deeper technical investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM01 (Create Material) are commonly used to manage material master data.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The configuration of units of measure can be found in the SAP customizing settings under Logistics > Material Management > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the M3599 error message in SAP.