How To Fix L3702 - For unit of measure & no conversion factor maintained


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: L3 -

  • Message number: 702

  • Message text: For unit of measure & no conversion factor maintained

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3702 - For unit of measure & no conversion factor maintained ?

    The SAP error message L3702, which states "For unit of measure & no conversion factor maintained," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) settings for a material. This error indicates that the system cannot find a conversion factor for the specified unit of measure, which is necessary for processing transactions involving that material.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Conversion Factor: The primary cause of this error is that the conversion factor between the base unit of measure and the specified unit of measure has not been defined in the material master data.
    2. Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be valid for the material or may not be set up correctly in the system.
    3. Material Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data configuration, such as missing or incorrect entries in the unit of measure section.

    Solution:

    To resolve the L3702 error, you can take the following steps:

    1. Check Material Master Data:

      • Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
      • Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views for the material in question.
      • Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is listed and that a conversion factor is defined.
    2. Maintain Conversion Factors:

      • If the conversion factor is missing, you can add it by going to the "Units of Measure" section in the material master.
      • Use transaction code MM02 to edit the material master and navigate to the "Units of Measure" view.
      • Add the necessary conversion factors for the relevant units of measure.
    3. Validate Unit of Measure Settings:

      • Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OMN3).
      • Make sure that the unit of measure is active and correctly linked to the material.
    4. Check for Customizations:

      • If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard unit of measure functionality.
    5. Test the Changes:

      • After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.

    Related Information:

    • Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, a unit of measure is a standard quantity used to measure the amount of a material. Common examples include pieces (EA), kilograms (KG), liters (L), etc.
    • Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, containing data related to purchasing, inventory management, and production.
    • Transaction Codes:
      • MM03: Display Material Master
      • MM02: Change Material Master
      • OMN3: Maintain Units of Measure

    If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.

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