How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT034 - Base unit of measure &1 does not exist

/SAPAPO/MAT034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Base unit of measure &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT034 - Base unit of measure &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT034 indicates that the base unit of measure (UoM) specified for a material does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations related to materials that have not been properly defined or configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The base unit of measure for the material has not been defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the ERP system and the APO system, leading to discrepancies in material definitions.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the APO system may not be aligned with the settings in the ERP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data in the ERP system (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the base