How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS018 - Error in unit conversion from &1 to &2 for material &3 (exception &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS - Messages for BOMBOS Interface

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error in unit conversion from &1 to &2 for material &3 (exception &4)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the unit of measure in the material master and in the bill of
materials for material &V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS018 - Error in unit conversion from &1 to &2 for material &3 (exception &4) ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS018 indicates that there is an issue with unit conversion for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of handling materials in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with different units of measure (UoM) for a material.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The units of measure for the material may not be properly defined in the system, or there may be a mismatch between the source and target units.
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be no conversion factors defined between the two units of measure involved in the conversion.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry for the material, such as incorrect unit assignments or values.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to issues during processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master under the "Units of Measure" view. Ensure that the conversion factors between the units are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing information in the material master data. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Conversion:
  
  After making any changes, test the unit conversion again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on unit of measure configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM01 (Create Material) are commonly used for managing material master data.
  Unit of Measure Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables such as T006 (Units of Measure) and T006A (Units of Measure: Language-dependent Texts) for additional insights.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to unit conversion issues that may provide additional fixes or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS018 error in SAP.