How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES124 - Base unit of measure is initial, inspection &1 item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Base unit of measure is initial, inspection &1 item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES124 - Base unit of measure is initial, inspection &1 item &2 ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES124 indicates that the base unit of measure for a material is not defined or is set to an initial value. This error typically occurs during inspection lot processing in Quality Management (QM) when the system tries to perform operations that require a valid base unit of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The material master record for the specified material does not have a base unit of measure defined.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may have been created or modified incorrectly, leading to an initial or empty value for the base unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that need to be resolved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number and plant.
  Check the Basic Data view to see if the Base Unit of Measure is defined. If it is blank or set to an initial value, you will need to update it.
  
  
  
  Update Base Unit of Measure:
  
  If the Base Unit of Measure is missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Basic Data view and enter a valid Base Unit of Measure (e.g., EA for each, KG for kilograms, etc.).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot:
  
  If the error occurs during inspection lot processing, ensure that the inspection lot is correctly configured and that the material associated with it has valid master data.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Inspection Lot:
  
  After correcting the material master data, you may need to reprocess the inspection lot or any related transactions that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the Basic Data and Purchasing views are correctly maintained.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.