How To Fix /SPE/ID_HANDLING053 - No base UOM found for item &1; no calc. of CQ in transit possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/ID_HANDLING -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No base UOM found for item &1; no calc. of CQ in transit possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING053 - No base UOM found for item &1; no calc. of CQ in transit possible ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING053 indicates that there is no base unit of measure (UOM) found for a specific item in the system, which prevents the calculation of the quantity in transit (CQ) for that item. This error typically arises in the context of handling units and inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base UOM: The item in question does not have a defined base unit of measure in the material master data. This can happen if the material was not properly set up or if the UOM was deleted or not maintained.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, particularly in the views related to purchasing, sales, or inventory management.
  Handling Unit Configuration: If the item is part of a handling unit, the handling unit may not be properly configured to reference the base UOM of the item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the base unit of measure is correctly defined in the Basic Data view.
  If the base UOM is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (change material master).
  
  
  
  Review UOM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the UOM is correctly defined in the UOM settings. You can check this in the configuration settings for units of measure.
  Make sure that the UOM is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Handling Unit Configuration:
  
  If the item is part of a handling unit, check the handling unit configuration to ensure it is correctly linked to the material and its base UOM.
  Use transaction code HU02 to check and manage handling units.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After correcting the material master data or handling unit configuration, reprocess the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  HU02: Change Handling Unit
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material management and handling units for more detailed information on UOM and handling unit configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.