How To Fix RSUOM053 - Base unit of measure &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSUOM - BW: Conversion of Units of Measure

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Base unit of measure &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSUOM053 - Base unit of measure &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message RSUOM053 indicates that the base unit of measure (UoM) specified for a material or product is not found in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations related to materials, such as creating or changing material master records, and the system cannot find the specified base unit of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The base unit of measure for the material has not been defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the base unit of measure.
  Master Data Issues: The material master record may not be fully maintained or may have been deleted or archived.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the Basic Data view to see if the base unit of measure is defined.
  If it is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Base Unit of Measure:
  
  If the base unit of measure does not exist, you can create it using transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) or by defining it in the material master.
  
  
  
  Verify UoM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the entry for the base unit of measure to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to check for any underlying issues with the material master data or system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSUOM053 error message in SAP.