How To Fix MA179 - Product group/material & - no conversion possible from & to &

MA179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Product group/material & - no conversion possible from & to &

What causes this issue?

No conversion factor has been defined in the material master record for
converting from the base unit of the information structure to the base
unit of measure of the material/product group.

System Response

No conversion between the two units is possible. This means, for
example, that you will not be able to transfer data from SOP to Demand
Management.

How to fix this error?

Call up the material master.
In the material master record of the material/product group, define the
base unit of the information structure as an alternative unit and
maintain a conversion factor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA179 - Product group/material & - no conversion possible from & to & ?

  The SAP error message MA179 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a product group or material in the system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to convert a material or product group from one type to another, but the system cannot find a valid conversion path. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Data: The system may not have the necessary conversion data defined for the specific material or product group.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or product group may not be set up correctly, leading to incompatibility.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the materials or product groups involved.
  Invalid Material Type: The material type being used may not support the conversion to the desired type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for both the source and target materials. Ensure