How To Fix VBAI_APO035 - No base unit of measure is maintained for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBAI_APO - Batch Management Proportion/Product Units & APO

• Message number: 035

• Message text: No base unit of measure is maintained for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBAI_APO035 - No base unit of measure is maintained for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message VBAI_APO035 indicates that there is no base unit of measure maintained for a specific material in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when dealing with material master data in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a base unit of measure defined in its material master record. The base unit of measure is essential for various processes in SAP, including inventory management, production planning, and sales order processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to maintain the base unit of measure for the affected material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Material Number:
  
  Input the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the relevant views that you need to maintain. Typically, you would select the "Basic Data" view.
  
  
  
  Maintain Base Unit of Measure:
  
  In the Basic Data view, look for the field labeled "Base Unit of Measure" (often referred to as "Base UoM").
  Enter the appropriate base unit of measure for the material. This should be a unit that is relevant to the material (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the base unit of measure, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Process:
  
  After maintaining the base unit of measure, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: The base unit of measure is typically maintained in the Basic Data view of the material master. Other views may also be relevant depending on the material type and the processes involved.
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration: Ensure that the unit of measure you are entering is defined in the system. You can check this in transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion).
  Material Types: Different material types may have different requirements for the base unit of measure. Ensure that you are following the correct procedures for the specific material type you are working with.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material master data management and unit of measure settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VBAI_APO035 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured.