How To Fix PVJ315 - The base unit of measure for EAN &1 (&2) is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 315

• Message text: The base unit of measure for EAN &1 (&2) is missing

What causes this issue?

The EAN/UPC exists in the catalog as an item (table productline)
without a base unit of measure (table produnits) existing for it.

System Response

The catalog contains errors and can therefore not be updated.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the BAPI is supplied with data in line with the interface
description.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ315 - The base unit of measure for EAN &1 (&2) is missing ?

  The SAP error message PVJ315 indicates that there is a missing base unit of measure for a specific EAN (European Article Number) in the system. This error typically arises in the context of material management and inventory management when dealing with product data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the base unit of measure for the specified EAN is not defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have been properly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect entries for the base unit of measure.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in incomplete data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the base unit of measure from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the Basic Data view.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Base Unit of Measure:
  
  If the base unit of measure is missing, you can maintain it by using transaction code MM02 to edit the material master.
  Navigate to the Basic Data view and enter the appropriate base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check EAN Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the EAN is correctly assigned to the material in the material master.
  This can be checked in the Sales Organization Data or Plant Data views, depending on how the EAN is used.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to units of measure in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the data was migrated, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary fields were populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM01 - Create Material
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: You can check the configuration for units of measure in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics > Material Management > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PVJ315 error and ensure that the base unit of measure for the specified EAN is correctly defined in the system.