How To Fix M7196 - Full product &: unit & cannot be converted to stockkeeping unit &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Full product &: unit & cannot be converted to stockkeeping unit &

What causes this issue?

An error occured during quantity conversion for full product &V1& from
the<GL:stockkeeping_unit>stockkeeping unit</> into the alternative unit
of measure.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7196 - Full product &: unit & cannot be converted to stockkeeping unit & ?

  The SAP error message M7196 indicates that there is an issue with converting a full product and its unit into a stockkeeping unit (SKU). This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material management when there is a mismatch in the units of measure or when the system cannot find a valid conversion factor for the specified product.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration: The primary cause of this error is often related to the configuration of units of measure in the material master. If the full product's unit of measure does not have a defined conversion to the stockkeeping unit, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors between the full product's unit and the stockkeeping unit are not maintained in the material master, the system will not be able to perform the conversion.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: There may be issues with the material master data itself, such as incorrect settings or missing information.
  
  
  Product Type Issues: The product type may not be compatible with the stockkeeping unit, leading to conversion issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the affected product.
  Verify the units of measure defined for the material. Ensure that the full product's unit has a valid conversion to the stockkeeping unit.
  
  
  
  Maintain Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factors are missing, you can maintain them in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" view and add the necessary conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OME1 for unit of measure settings).
  
  
  
  Check Product Type Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the product type is compatible with the stockkeeping unit. If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and units of measure for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), OME1 (Maintain Units of Measure).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management for further assistance.