How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK087 - Product &1: base unit of measure &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Product &1: base unit of measure &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK087 - Product &1: base unit of measure &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK087 indicates that there is an issue with the base unit of measure (UoM) for a product in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. Specifically, the error message states that the base unit of measure for the specified product does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that the base unit of measure for the product has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product master data may be incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of a valid base unit of measure.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been an issue during the transfer that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  Product Not Extended: The product may not be extended to the relevant planning area or may not have been properly set up in the APO system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP system (transaction code C223 for product master).
  Verify that the base unit of measure is correctly defined for the product in question.
  
  
  
  Define Base Unit of Measure:
  
  If the base unit of measure is missing, you can define it by editing the product master data.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is valid and exists in the unit of measure table.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the product is correctly configured in the relevant planning area.
  Check if the product has been extended to the necessary planning areas in APO.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the product data is being transferred from another system, ensure that the data is consistent and complete.
  You may need to re-transfer or correct the data in the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional guidance or specific steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  C223 - Product Master Data
  C202 - Display Product Master Data
  
  
  Unit of Measure Table: You can check the unit of measure definitions in the SAP system using transaction code CUNI.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the base unit of measure for the product in question.