How To Fix RSUOM137 - &2. Empty base unit of measure found in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 137

• Message text: &2. Empty base unit of measure found in &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSUOM137 - &2. Empty base unit of measure found in &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSUOM137 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) configuration in the system. Specifically, it states that an empty base unit of measure has been found for a particular material or object. This can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or updating material master records, or when working with inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The material master record does not have a defined base unit of measure. This is a critical field that must be populated for the material to be processed correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of units of measure in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it is possible that the base unit of measure was not transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSUOM137 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03 for display or MM02 for change).
  Verify that the base unit of measure is correctly defined in the Basic Data view. If it is empty, you need to enter a valid base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Units of Measure:
  
  If the base unit of measure is missing, you can add it by navigating to the relevant view in the material master and entering a valid unit of measure (e.g., EA for each, KG for kilograms, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of units of measure in the system (transaction code OMN1 for maintaining units of measure).
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary fields, including the base unit of measure, were populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on units of measure and material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMN1: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSUOM137 error and ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined for the affected material.