How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN199 - Base unit of measure of product &1 is adopted as a consumption unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Base unit of measure of product &1 is adopted as a consumption unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN199 - Base unit of measure of product &1 is adopted as a consumption unit ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN199 indicates that the base unit of measure (UoM) for a product is being adopted as a consumption unit in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This typically occurs when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the product's unit of measure settings.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The base unit of measure for the product is not correctly defined or is not compatible with the expected consumption unit.
  Product Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the product master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or APO master data.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be configured to handle the specified units of measure correctly.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with how units of measure are mapped.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO and verify the base unit of measure. Ensure it is correctly defined and matches the expected consumption unit.
  If necessary, update the product master data to correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is set up correctly in the material master (transaction code MM02) in SAP ERP.
  Check the conversion factors between different units of measure to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Review the planning area settings in SAP APO to ensure that it is configured to handle the units of measure being used.
  Check if the consumption unit is defined in the planning area and if it aligns with the product's base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks in SAP APO to identify any issues with master data that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA_CHECK to perform checks on the product master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to unit of measure handling in APO for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM02 (Material Master), /SAPAPO/PPM (Product Planning and Management), /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA_CHECK (Master Data Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Unit of Measure Documentation: Review SAP documentation on unit of measure configuration and best practices in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.