How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR087 - Simulation base unit of measure is wrong.

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Simulation base unit of measure is wrong.

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MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR087 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR087 indicates that there is an issue with the base unit of measure (UoM) in the context of purchasing and inventory management. This error typically arises during the simulation of a purchasing document or when trying to process a material that has an incorrect or inconsistent base unit of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Base Unit of Measure: The material master record may have an incorrect base unit of measure defined.
  Inconsistent UoM Settings: The base unit of measure may not match the expected values in the purchasing document or the related configuration settings.
  Unit of Measure Conversion Issues: There may be issues with the conversion factors between different units of measure defined in the material master.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings in the material management module may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how units of measure are handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code