/DSD/HH103 - Base unit of measure &1 does not exist

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/HH -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Base unit of measure &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/HH103 - Base unit of measure &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/HH103 Base unit of measure &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module when the system is unable to find the specified base unit of measure for a material or product. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or processing orders, deliveries, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit of Measure: The base unit of measure for the material has not been defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the unit of measure settings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to recognize the base unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the Basic Data view to ensure that the base unit of measure is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Define Base Unit of Measure:
  
  If the base unit of measure does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the material master or by defining it in the unit of measure settings.
  Use transaction code OMN1 to define new units of measure if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for units of measure are correctly set up in the system. This can be checked in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If data migration has occurred, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  Use transaction code SE16N to check the relevant tables (e.g., MARA for material master data) for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Tables: The relevant tables for unit of measure in SAP include:
  
  T006: Units of Measure
  T006A: Units of Measure (Language-Dependent)
  MARA: General Material Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and recognized in the SAP system.