How To Fix XC162 - Faulty base unit of quantity &1 for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Faulty base unit of quantity &1 for material &2

What causes this issue?

For material &V2&, the base unit of quantity &V1& and the ISO code &V3&
were transferred from SAP APO to the ERP system. This led to a data
inconsistency because the base unit of measure in the ERP system is &V4&
and this has a different ISO code.

System Response

The system terminates the processing.

How to fix this error?

Rectify the data inconsistency between the systems.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC162 - Faulty base unit of quantity &1 for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message XC162 indicates that there is a problem with the base unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material. This error typically arises when the base unit of measure defined for a material is not valid or is inconsistent with the expected values in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Base Unit of Measure: The base unit of measure for the material may not be set correctly in the material master data.
  Missing Configuration: The base unit of measure may not be defined in the system or may not be compatible with the material type.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as incorrect conversion factors or missing entries in related tables.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for the base unit of measure that are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the base unit of measure for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and is appropriate for the material type.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the system (transaction code OME1 for unit of measure settings).
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is defined and that any necessary conversion factors are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for the material type associated with the material to ensure that it allows for the specified base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the relevant database tables for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to the material and its unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling base unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OME1: Maintain Units of Measure
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table entries)
  
  
  
  Tables to Check:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARM: Units of Measure for Material
  T006: Units of Measure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the XC162 error message in SAP.