How To Fix OIB_UI_HPM019 - Incorrect UoM Group or base UoM for plant & and material &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIB_UI_HPM -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Incorrect UoM Group or base UoM for plant & and material &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIB_UI_HPM019 - Incorrect UoM Group or base UoM for plant & and material &. ?

  The SAP error message OIB_UI_HPM019 indicates that there is an issue with the Unit of Measure (UoM) configuration for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid UoM group or when the base UoM for the material is not correctly defined for the specified plant.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect UoM Group: The UoM group assigned to the material may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Base UoM: The base UoM for the material may not be defined or may not match the UoM group settings.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The UoM settings may not be correctly configured for the specific plant where the material is being used.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master record.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check UoM Group:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the UoM group assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the UoM group is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Base UoM:
  
  In the material master, check the base UoM for the material.
  Ensure that the base UoM is correctly defined and is compatible with the UoM group.
  
  
  
  Review Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Check the plant-specific data for the material (transaction code MM03, view "Plant Data / Storage").
  Ensure that the UoM settings are correctly configured for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If any discrepancies are found, update the material master data accordingly.
  Use transaction code MM02 to make necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Consult UoM Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the UoM configuration settings in the system.
  Ensure that the UoM groups and base UoMs are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check if any custom logic is affecting the UoM handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMT3E: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to UoM handling.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material master data and UoM configuration for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the OIB_UI_HPM019 error message in SAP.