How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD079 - Other materials exist using the same GTIN with different base UoM &1

/STTPEC/MC_MD079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Other materials exist using the same GTIN with different base UoM &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD079 - Other materials exist using the same GTIN with different base UoM &1 ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD079 indicates that there are multiple materials in the system that share the same Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) but have different base units of measure (UoM). This can lead to confusion in inventory management, sales, and logistics processes, as the GTIN is intended to uniquely identify a product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate GTIN Assignment: Different materials have been assigned the same GTIN, which is not allowed if they have different base units of measure.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master records may have been incorrectly set up, leading to multiple entries with the same GTIN but different UoMs.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the GTINs were not properly validated, resulting in duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicate Materials: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the material master table (MARA) and identify all materials that share the same GTIN.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the