How To Fix J3RGTD013 - Error while converting unit of measure &2 of material 1& to base UoM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RGTD - Message class for Customs Declaration tracking

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error while converting unit of measure &2 of material 1& to base UoM

What causes this issue?

The system cannot assign any import customs declarations to the document
because it could not convert the unit of measure of the material in the
document to the material base unit of measure. This prevents the system
from recalculating the open quantity in the relevant import customs
declarations.

System Response

The system does not allow you to save the document without an import
customs declaration assignment.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RGTD013 - Error while converting unit of measure &2 of material 1& to base UoM ?

  The SAP error message J3RGTD013 indicates that there is an issue with converting a unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material to its base unit of measure. This error typically arises in scenarios involving material management, inventory management, or when processing transactions that require unit conversions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The unit of measure for the material may not be correctly defined in the system. This can happen if the conversion factors between the different units of measure are not set up properly.
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the specified unit of measure may be missing or incorrectly defined in the material master data.
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may have inconsistencies or errors that prevent proper conversion.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that is causing the system to fail in converting the unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the unit of measure settings under the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and that all necessary alternative units of measure are set up with valid conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Conversion Factors:
  
  In the material master, check the "Units of Measure" tab to ensure that the conversion factors between the base UoM and the alternative UoM are correctly defined.
  If any conversion factors are missing, add them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the correct unit of measure is being used.
  Make sure that the UoM being used in the transaction is valid for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on unit of measure configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MM01 - Create Material Master
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Understanding how to configure units of measure in SAP is crucial. This includes knowing how to set up base units, alternative units, and conversion factors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the J3RGTD013 error in SAP.