How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS202 - Material &1: Conversion factors for units of measure were set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS - Message class for MDG Material Access Layer

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Material &1: Conversion factors for units of measure were set

What causes this issue?

For material &V1& no conversion factors between the base unit of measure
and the alternative units of measure have been entered.

System Response

The conversion factors are set to 1.

How to fix this error?

Enter conversion factors if they are different from 1.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS202 - Material &1: Conversion factors for units of measure were set ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS202 typically indicates that there is an issue with the conversion factors for units of measure (UoM) when working with material data in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error can occur during the creation or modification of material master data, particularly when the system is trying to validate or process the units of measure associated with the material.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The units of measure may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being entered, such as trying to use a unit of measure that is not compatible with the material type or category.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may have issues that prevent the proper processing of units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) in SAP.
  Verify that the conversion factors for the relevant units of measure are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them by creating a new entry in the unit of measure conversion table.
  Make sure to specify the correct base unit of measure and the corresponding alternative units of measure along with their conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material in question using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Ensure that the units of measure assigned to the material are valid and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being entered to ensure that it adheres to the expected formats and values.
  If you are using a data upload or migration tool, ensure that the data being uploaded is correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to material master data and units of measure for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion), MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS202 error message.