How To Fix CPE224 - Quantity conversion rule &1 not valid on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Quantity conversion rule &1 not valid on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE224 - Quantity conversion rule &1 not valid on &2 ?

  The SAP error message CPE224 "Quantity conversion rule &1 not valid on &2" typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when there is an issue with the quantity conversion rules defined for a material. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid quantity conversion rule for the specified material and unit of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Rule: The specified quantity conversion rule does not exist in the system for the material or the unit of measure being used.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material's unit of measure or the conversion factors may not be set up correctly.
  Inactive or Obsolete Rules: The conversion rule may be inactive or marked as obsolete in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or its units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quantity Conversion Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) to check if the conversion rule exists for the specified material and unit of measure.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new conversion rule.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Conversion Rules:
  
  If the conversion rule is missing, create a new one by specifying the appropriate source and target units of measure along with the conversion factor.
  Ensure that the conversion rule is active.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and check the units of measure assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that the conversion rules are properly linked.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Rules:
  
  If the conversion rule exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new active rule.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up quantity conversion rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to quantity conversion rules.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify quantity conversion rules and material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management.