How To Fix RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND411 - Material &1: Basis unit of measure is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND - Price Optimization: Messages for Outbound Interfaces

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Material &1: Basis unit of measure is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND411 - Material &1: Basis unit of measure is initial ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND411 indicates that there is an issue with the material's basis unit of measure being set to initial (or empty). This typically occurs when trying to process a material in a transaction that requires a valid unit of measure, such as during outbound delivery or sales order processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The material master record for the specified material (&1) does not have a basis unit of measure defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, possibly due to incomplete data entry or data migration issues.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the Basic Data view and ensure that the "Base Unit of Measure" field is filled in with a valid unit of measure (e.g., EA for each, KG for kilograms, etc.).
  If it is empty, you will need to update the material master with the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If the basis unit of measure is missing, you can update it using Transaction Code: MM02.
  Navigate to the Basic Data view and enter the appropriate unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the system related to material management and units of measure.
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the material was recently created or modified, ensure that all necessary data was entered correctly.
  You may also want to run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  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 error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND411 and ensure that the material has a valid basis unit of measure.