How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS203 - Material &1: Base unit of measure cannot be deleted

MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS - Message class for MDG Material Access Layer

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Material &1: Base unit of measure cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

For material &V1& the entry for the base UOM was deleted on the basic
data screen or in the list of dimensions (UOM conversion factors).

System Response

The entry for the base UOM is restored. If you have to change the base
UOM of the material, the list of conversion factors will be adapted
automatically.

How to fix this error?

Do not delete the entry for the base UOM.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS203 - Material &1: Base unit of measure cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS203 indicates that there is an issue with attempting to delete the base unit of measure for a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. The error message typically states: "Material &1: Base unit of measure cannot be deleted." Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The base unit of measure is often linked to various dependencies in the system, such as existing stock, purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactions. If there are active transactions that reference the base unit of measure, it cannot be deleted.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that prevent the deletion of the base unit of measure if it is being used in certain contexts.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that critical data elements, like the base unit of measure, are not removed if they are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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