How To Fix 6H016 - No conversion for usage type &1 maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6H - Application and Offer

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No conversion for usage type &1 maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6H016 - No conversion for usage type &1 maintained ?

  The SAP error message 6H016 ("No conversion for usage type &1 maintained") typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when the system is unable to find a conversion for a specific usage type in the material master or related configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Conversion Entries: There are no defined conversion factors for the specified usage type in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material or usage type may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material master or the usage type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify if the usage type in question is correctly maintained and if there are any conversion factors defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factors are missing, you can maintain them using transaction code OMN1 (for maintaining conversion factors).
  Ensure that the conversion for the specific usage type is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the material type and usage type in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections under Material Management to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific usage type and conversion factors to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates or Notes:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or updates that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  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
  OMN1 - Maintain Conversion Factors
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for specific error messages.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.