How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER174 - Order &1, item &2: Base unit of measure of price is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Order &1, item &2: Base unit of measure of price is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER174 - Order &1, item &2: Base unit of measure of price is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER174 indicates that there is a problem with the base unit of measure for the price of an order item in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid base unit of measure for the pricing conditions associated with the order item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the base unit of measure for the pricing condition is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the material master or the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or the condition records.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material or product may not have been fully set up in the system, leading to missing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record for the relevant material and ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly maintained.
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the pricing conditions associated with the order item. Use transaction code VK13 to display the condition records and ensure that the base unit of measure is specified.
  If necessary, create or update the condition records to include the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured to handle the base unit of measure. This can be checked in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Check Order Item:
  
  Review the order item in question to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Use transaction code VA03 to display the sales order and check the item details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version and configuration of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VK13: Display Condition Records
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit the material master and pricing conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMB/ORDER174.