How To Fix WP122 - Base unit of measure & or material & unknown

WP122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Base unit of measure & or material & unknown

What causes this issue?

The base unit of measure &V1& or material &V2& is not known.

System Response

The system could not post the data.

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing data using <DS:TRAN.MM42>Material master
maintenance</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WP122 - Details

• The SAP error message WP122, which states "Base unit of measure & or material & unknown," typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when the system cannot recognize the base unit of measure for a specified material. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material in question may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The base unit of measure for the material may not be set up in the material master record.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with the operations being performed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the material master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that