How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES061 - Line &1: base unit of measure &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Line &1: base unit of measure &2 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES061 - Line &1: base unit of measure &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES061 with the description "Line &1: base unit of measure &2 is invalid" typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots or material master data.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Base Unit of Measure: The base unit of measure defined for the material in the material master is not valid or not recognized by the system. This could happen if the unit of measure is not defined in the system or if it has been deactivated.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to units of measure, such as missing entries in the unit of measure tables.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the material master data or during the creation of the inspection lot.
  
  
  Material Status: The material might be in a status that does not allow certain operations, which could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the base unit of measure for the material in question. Ensure that it is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Unit of Measure:
  
  Check the unit of measure settings in the system (transaction code OMU1 or OMU2).
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is defined in the unit of measure table and is not marked as inactive.
  
  
  
  Inspect Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to units of measure in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the data entry for the inspection lot or any related transactions to ensure that there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Check the status of the material to ensure it is not restricted from being used in the current process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  OMU1 / OMU2 - Unit of Measure Configuration
  QA32 - Display Inspection Lots
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES061.