How To Fix CP564 - Operation unit & cannot be converted to order unit &

CP564 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 564

• Message text: Operation unit & cannot be converted to order unit &

What causes this issue?

The operation quantity unit of measure &V1& cannot be converted to the
order quantity unit &V2& in the purchase info record.

How to fix this error?

Either:
Choose a purchase info record with a quantity unit that can be
converted to the operation quantity unit. To search for a purcahse info
record for the quntity unit, you can use the search help <zh>P</> "Info
records for external processing".

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

Change the operation unit of measure on the operation detail screen
if you are authorized, change the order unit in the purchasing info
record.
<DS:TRAN.ME12>Change info record</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP564 - Operation unit & cannot be converted to order unit & ?

  The SAP error message CP564, which states "Operation unit & cannot be converted to order unit &," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with operations in a routing or production order. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the units of measure (UoM) for the operation and the order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The operation unit defined in the routing or operation does not match the order unit defined in the production order. For example, if the operation is defined in hours but the order is in minutes, SAP cannot convert between these units.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the routing, where the units of measure are not set up correctly.
  Missing Conversion Factors: If there are no conversion factors defined between the operation unit and the order unit in the system, SAP will not