How To Fix MDRP002 - Unit conversion for material & (from & to &) failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDRP - Messages: DRP

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Unit conversion for material & (from & to &) failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDRP002 - Unit conversion for material & (from & to &) failed ?

  The SAP error message MDRP002 indicates that there is a problem with unit conversion for a material during a process, such as a goods movement or inventory management operation. This error typically arises when the system is unable to convert the quantity of a material from one unit of measure (UoM) to another due to configuration issues or missing data.
  Causes of MDRP002
  
  
  Missing Unit of Measure Conversion: The conversion factors between the two units of measure (from and to) for the material are not defined in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure settings in the material master may not be correctly configured, leading to issues during conversion.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master may not have the necessary data for the units of measure involved in the transaction.
  
  
  Inactive or Incorrectly Defined Units: The units of measure may be inactive or incorrectly defined in the system.
  
  
  Unit of Measure Group Issues: The unit of measure group assigned to the material may not include the required units.
  
  
  Solutions to MDRP002
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the required units of measure are defined and that conversion factors are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Unit of Measure Conversions:
  
  Use transaction code CUNI to define or check the unit of measure conversions.
  Ensure that there is a valid conversion factor between the units involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Groups:
  
  Check the unit of measure group assigned to the material and ensure it includes the necessary units.
  If needed, modify the unit of measure group to include the required units.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Units:
  
  Ensure that the units of measure involved are active in the system. Inactive units cannot be used for transactions.
  
  
  
  Test the Conversion:
  
  After making changes, test the conversion again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on unit of measure configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to unit conversion errors.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MDRP002 error in SAP.