How To Fix XC704 - Material &1 does not have a base unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Material &1 does not have a base unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC704 - Material &1 does not have a base unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message XC704 indicates that a material does not have a base unit of measure defined in the system. This is a critical piece of information because the base unit of measure is essential for inventory management, purchasing, and sales processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The material master record for the specified material does not have a base unit of measure assigned.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured correctly, leading to the absence of a base unit of measure.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the base unit of measure may not have been transferred correctly.
  Material Creation Errors: During the creation of the material master, the base unit of measure may have been omitted or incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and check the Basic Data view.
  Ensure that the Base Unit of Measure field is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Base Unit of Measure:
  
  If the field is empty, you need to assign a valid base unit of measure. This can be done in the Basic Data view of the material master.
  Make sure to choose a unit of measure that is appropriate for the material type.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Check if the material type allows for a base unit of measure. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the material type is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the material was created through a data migration process, review the migration files or scripts to ensure that the base unit of measure was included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on material master data management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Tables:
  
  The base unit of measure is typically stored in the MARA table (General Material Data) in SAP.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material master data and base units of measure.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XC704 error and ensure that the material has a valid base unit of measure defined in the system.