How To Fix QF142 - Unit of measure has been adjusted to base uom of material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Unit of measure has been adjusted to base uom of material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF142 - Unit of measure has been adjusted to base uom of material &1 ?

  The SAP error message QF142 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) for a material has been adjusted to its base unit of measure. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The material may have multiple units of measure defined, but the system is trying to process it in a unit that is not compatible with the base unit of measure.
  Quality Inspection Settings: The inspection lot or quality notification may be set up to use a different unit of measure than what is defined in the material master.
  Conversion Issues: There may be issues with the conversion factors between the different units of measure defined for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and that all alternative units of measure are properly configured with the correct conversion factors.
  
  Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Settings: Check the settings for the inspection lot or quality notification to ensure that the unit of measure being used is appropriate and matches the base unit of measure.
  
  Transaction Code: QA32 (Display Inspection Lot)
  
  
  
  Adjust UoM in Quality Management: If necessary, adjust the unit of measure in the quality management settings to align with the base unit of measure.
  
  Ensure that any quality plans or inspection methods are also aligned with the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to quality management and unit of measure handling for additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test to ensure that the error does not reoccur when processing the inspection lot or quality notification.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base, alternative, sales, purchasing) and how they interact within SAP.
  Conversion Factors: Familiarize yourself with how conversion factors are set up in the material master and how they affect transactions.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings for quality management in SAP to ensure they are set up correctly for your business processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in quality management and material master data.