Message type: E = Error
Message class: /NFM/MM -
Message number: 205
Message text: Transaction &: Base qty unit for NF key & not maintained
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/NFM/MM205
- Transaction &: Base qty unit for NF key & not maintained ?The SAP error message /NFM/MM205 Transaction &: Base qty unit for NF key & not maintained typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with the management of non-stock materials or when configuring the system for specific transactions related to materials.
Cause: This error indicates that the system is unable to find a base quantity unit for a specific Non-Financial (NF) key in the configuration. This usually happens when: The Non-Financial key (NF key) has not been properly defined in the system. The base quantity unit for the NF key has not been maintained in the relevant configuration settings. There may be missing or incorrect entries in the material master data related to the NF key.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check NF Key Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for Non-Financial keys in the SAP system. This can typically be found under the path: SPRO ->
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