How To Fix NAA340 - Unit for scale basis missing in statistical data record (internal error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Unit for scale basis missing in statistical data record (internal error)

What causes this issue?

During processing of the business volume data, the system found a
statistical data record for which a unit or currency was not set, even
though the system expected one.
The scale basis is to be determined (reference value "&V1&").

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Look into this matter. If necessary, contact your system administrator.
Possible causes:
Incorrect business volume update
Incorrect call of function module &V3&
Modified business volume data (with incorrect or missing units or
currencies)

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact SAP.
The condition record concerned has (internal) number &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA340 - Unit for scale basis missing in statistical data record (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message NAA340, which states "Unit for scale basis missing in statistical data record (internal error)," typically occurs in the context of statistical data records in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials management or production planning modules. This error indicates that there is a missing unit of measure for a scale basis in the statistical data record, which is essential for processing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure (UoM) for the scale basis is not defined in the system for the relevant material or transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the settings related to the statistical data records.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or related tables, can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the scale basis correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the scale basis unit is defined correctly.
  Verify that the relevant views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant sections for material management.
  Ensure that the scale basis is correctly defined in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like MM02 to make necessary corrections.
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the relevant database tables for any missing entries.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error. This may require the assistance of a developer or SAP support.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including transaction codes and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to your version of SAP, as they may contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and statistical data records for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the NAA340 error in your SAP system.