M3608 - The follow-up material has base unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 608

• Message text: The follow-up material has base unit of measure &

What causes this issue?

You have specified a follow-up material whose base unit of measure is
not identical to the base unit of measure of the discontinued material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter an allowed follow-up material or change the base units of measure
of the two materials so that they are identical.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3608 - The follow-up material has base unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message M3608 indicates that there is a mismatch in the base unit of measure between the material being processed and the follow-up material. This typically occurs in scenarios involving material movements, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or transfer postings, where the system expects the units of measure to be consistent.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The base unit of measure for the material being processed does not match the base unit of measure for the follow-up material. This can happen if the materials are set up with different units of measure in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material master may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how units of measure are defined.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of material master records can lead to discrepancies in units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for both the original material and the follow-up material.
  Verify the base unit of measure for both materials. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and checking the Basic Data view.
  Ensure that both materials have the same base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to change the base unit of measure for one of the materials to ensure they match. This can be done using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Be cautious when changing the base unit of measure, as it may affect existing transactions and inventory.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transaction SPRO under Logistics > Material Management > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Unit of Measure Settings: Understanding how units of measure are defined and used in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error M3608 or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3608 error and ensure that your materials are set up correctly in SAP.