How To Fix M3626 - The data will be displayed in the base unit of measure

M3626 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 626

• Message text: The data will be displayed in the base unit of measure

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display stocks in a unit of measure that is not allowed
for this material.

System Response

The system has determined the values in the base unit of
measure.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3626 - The data will be displayed in the base unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message M3626, which states "The data will be displayed in the base unit of measure," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management processes. This message is not necessarily an error but rather a warning or informational message indicating that the system is displaying data in the base unit of measure (UoM) for a material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Conversion: The message is triggered when the system is trying to display quantities or values that are not in the base unit of measure defined for the material. This can happen during various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory counts, or reporting.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have multiple units of measure defined, but the system defaults to the base unit of measure for consistency in reporting and calculations.
  Transaction Context: Certain transactions may require the display of data in the base unit of measure to