How To Fix GP145 - Internal unit of measure & cannot be converted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Internal unit of measure & cannot be converted

What causes this issue?

The internal unit of measure &V1& of a planned summary record could
not be converted into an external unit of measure for your logon
language.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

See that all internal units of measure from table T006 are translated
into external units of measure for your logon language.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP145 - Internal unit of measure & cannot be converted ?

  The SAP error message GP145 "Internal unit of measure & cannot be converted" typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when there is an issue with unit of measure (UoM) conversions. This error indicates that the system is unable to convert the specified internal unit of measure to the desired unit of measure due to a configuration or data issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the internal unit of measure and the target unit of measure may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The unit of measure settings in the material master may not be correctly configured, leading to conversion issues.
  Inconsistent UoM Usage: The internal unit of measure may not be compatible with the units being used in the transaction or process.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry where an incorrect unit of measure is specified.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the internal unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined and that conversion factors are specified.
  
  
  
  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 are accurate and reflect the correct relationship between the units.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system (transaction code OME1 for UoM settings).
  Ensure that the UoM types and conversion settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being entered in the transaction to ensure that the correct units of measure are being used.
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the input data for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on unit of measure issues and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, alternative units, etc.) and how they interact in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and OME1 (Maintain Units of Measure).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to unit of measure issues that may provide additional insights or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the GP145 error in SAP.