How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES221 - Only the following UOM can be selected; base UOM: &1

MSR_INSP_MESSAGES221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Only the following UOM can be selected; base UOM: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES221 - Only the following UOM can be selected; base UOM: &1 ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES221 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UOM) being used in a transaction or process. Specifically, the message states that only the base unit of measure (UOM) can be selected, and it provides the base UOM as a placeholder (&1).
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect UOM Selection: The user is trying to select a unit of measure that is not the base unit of measure for the material or product in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material master data where the UOM settings are not correctly defined.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have mistakenly entered a non-base UOM in a transaction that requires the base UOM.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" view to confirm the base