How To Fix OAA_VENDOR013 - No base unit found for article &1

OAA_VENDOR013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OAA_VENDOR - Message Class for Vendor Integration

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No base unit found for article &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OAA_VENDOR013 - No base unit found for article &1 ?

  The SAP error message OAA_VENDOR013: No base unit found for article &1 typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when the system is unable to find a base unit of measure for a specific article (material) in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating or updating purchase orders, material master records, or during inventory transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the material master record for the specified article does not have a base unit of measure defined.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly, or it may not allow for the definition of a base unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up to handle the