How To Fix CPE246 - Conversion place &1 not allowed for conversion on formula level

CPE246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Conversion place &1 not allowed for conversion on formula level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE246 - Conversion place &1 not allowed for conversion on formula level ?

  The SAP error message CPE246 ("Conversion place &1 not allowed for conversion on formula level") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Costing module, particularly when dealing with cost estimates and formulas. This error indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a specific place (like a unit of measure or a specific component) in a formula used for cost calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Conversion Place: The conversion place specified in the formula is not valid for the type of conversion being attempted. This could be due to incorrect settings in the master data or the formula itself.
  Missing or Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure for the material or component may not be defined correctly, or it may not be compatible with the conversion being performed.
  Formula 
  Configuration Issues: The formula used for cost calculation may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in how conversions are handled.
  
  
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