How To Fix PPERES014 - Unit of measure adjusted to the base unit of measure for the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPERES - Messages for Resource Nodes

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Unit of measure adjusted to the base unit of measure for the material

What causes this issue?

When a material is maintained for a production resource, the unit of
measure for the production resource is automatically adjusted to agree
with the base unit of measure in the material master. This adjustment
makes subsequent processes possible, such as procuring operating
facilities.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPERES014 - Unit of measure adjusted to the base unit of measure for the material ?

  The SAP error message PPERES014 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) for a material has been adjusted to the base unit of measure. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management, production planning, or material requirements planning (MRP) when there is a mismatch between the unit of measure used in a transaction and the base unit of measure defined for the material in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., goods movement, production order, etc.) is using a unit of measure that is not compatible with the base unit of measure defined for the material.
  Configuration Issues: The material master may not be properly configured with the correct units of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered the wrong unit of measure during the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use in your transaction is listed as an alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Data:
  
  If you are entering a transaction manually, ensure that you are using the correct unit of measure that corresponds to the base unit of measure for the material.
  If necessary, convert the quantity to the base unit of measure before entering it in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for units of measure in the material management module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training to users on how to correctly enter units of measure in transactions to avoid future errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains data related to purchasing, inventory management, and production.
  Units of Measure: In SAP, each material can have multiple units of measure defined, including a base unit of measure and alternative units of measure. The base unit of measure is the primary unit used for inventory management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MMBE (Stock Overview) to manage and review material data effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.