How To Fix CPE242 - Conversion rule &1 does not support UoM substitution

CPE242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Conversion rule &1 does not support UoM substitution

What causes this issue?

Conversion Rule &V1& was chosen for Conversion Place &V2&. This
Conversion Place is used to substitute the unit of measurement (UoM).
Conversion Rule &V1&, however, uses Conversion Routine &V3& which does
not support UoM substitution.

System Response

Conversion Rule &V1& cannot be used for Conversion Place &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Choose a Conversion Rule from the F4 help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE242 - Conversion rule &1 does not support UoM substitution ?

  The SAP error message CPE242, which states "Conversion rule &1 does not support UoM substitution," typically occurs in the context of unit of measure (UoM) conversions in SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data, sales orders, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system attempts to perform a unit of measure conversion using a conversion rule that does not allow for the substitution of units. This can happen in several scenarios, such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The conversion rule defined in the system does not support the specific units of measure being used.
  Missing Conversion Rules: There may be no conversion rule defined for the specific UoMs involved in the transaction.
  Incompatible UoMs: The UoMs being used may not be compatible with the conversion rules set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the material master or transaction data can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPE242 error, you