How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB005 - No base unit of measure found for packaging material &1

/SCMB/MC_PB005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No base unit of measure found for packaging material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB005 - No base unit of measure found for packaging material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB005 No base unit of measure found for packaging material &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to find a base unit of measure for a specified packaging material. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create or manage packaging materials in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The packaging material may not have been properly configured in the system, specifically lacking a defined base unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master record for the packaging material.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type assigned to the packaging material may not support the required unit of measure settings.
  Master Data Issues: The packaging material might not be created or activated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the packaging material (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the base