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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR087 - Simulation base unit of measure is wrong. ?

  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 MM03).
  Verify the base unit of measure in the Basic Data view and ensure it is correct.
  Check if the base unit of measure is consistent with the purchasing and inventory management settings.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings in the material master are correctly defined.
  Check the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material management and purchasing.
  Ensure that the settings for units of measure are correctly defined in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Test Simulation Again:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, try to run the simulation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit material master records and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR087 error message in SAP.