How To Fix RSUOM071 - There is not InfoObject with base unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: There is not InfoObject with base unit of measure

What causes this issue?

An attribute that contains the base unit of measure of a master-data
bearing characteristic can be entered into InfoObject maintenance on the
Business Explorer tab page.
If this message appears, there is no InfoObject with this type of entry.

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 RSUOM071 - There is not InfoObject with base unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message RSUOM071 indicates that there is no InfoObject associated with the specified base unit of measure. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects and their associated units of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The InfoObject that is expected to be linked with the base unit of measure is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoObject may not be properly configured to use the specified base unit of measure.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues in the data model where the InfoObject is not correctly associated with the unit of measure.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the InfoObject exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly assigned to the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the unit of measure in the InfoObject. Make sure that the base unit of measure is defined and that it matches the expected values.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing one to ensure it is linked to the correct base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the InfoObject or related configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject and unit of measure to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the linkage is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RSUOM071.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to InfoObjects and units of measure for a deeper understanding of the configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSUOM071 error and implement a solution to resolve it.