How To Fix RSUOM150 - Checks consistency of base unit of measure between charac. &1 and DS &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Checks consistency of base unit of measure between charac. &1 and DS &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSUOM150 - Checks consistency of base unit of measure between charac. &1 and DS &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSUOM150 indicates a consistency issue between the base unit of measure defined for a characteristic and the data source (DS) associated with it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is a mismatch in the unit of measure settings.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units: The base unit of measure for a characteristic does not match the unit of measure defined in the data source. For example, if a characteristic is defined with a unit of measure in kilograms, but the data source is providing values in grams, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the InfoObject or the data source that lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Source Changes: If the data source has been modified (e.g., changes in the underlying database or data model), it may lead to discrepancies in the expected units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Settings: Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP BW system and verify the base unit of measure. Ensure that it is correctly defined and matches the expected unit of measure for the data source.
  Review Data Source Configuration: Check the data source settings to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined. If necessary, adjust the data source to align with the characteristic's unit of measure.
  Data Transformation: If the data source provides data in a different unit of measure, consider implementing a transformation to convert the data to the expected unit of measure before loading it into the InfoObject.
  Re-activate InfoObjects: Sometimes, re-activating the InfoObjects involved can help resolve inconsistencies. This can be done in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as some issues may have been resolved in newer versions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoObjects and data sources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on unit of measure settings and best practices for data modeling in SAP BW.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for RSUOM150 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the RSUOM150 error message.