How To Fix MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS032 - Unit &1 cannot be converted to unit &2 from material master &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS - Manage Production Routing Version

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Unit &1 cannot be converted to unit &2 from material master &3

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to create a shop floor routing and have entered a
unit of measure for the routing group that cannot be converted to the
base unit of measure of the selected material that is recorded in the
material master.

System Response

The system cannot create the shop floor routing.

How to fix this error?

You can enter the appropriate unit of measure for the routing or you can
define the necessary conversion information in the material master of
the material.

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 MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS032 - Unit &1 cannot be converted to unit &2 from material master &3 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS032 indicates that there is an issue with unit conversion between two different units of measure (UoM) for a specific material in the material master. This error typically arises during planning or when trying to perform operations that involve unit conversions, such as in production planning, inventory management, or sales order processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The material master may not have the necessary conversion factors defined between the two units of measure.
  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.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of units of measure in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the unit of measure table.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material master, such as incorrect entries or missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master using transaction code MM02. Navigate to the "Units of Measure" view and add the necessary conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Verify Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of units of measure in the system (transaction code OMN1 for defining units of measure). Ensure that the units are correctly set up and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like MM02 to review and correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the unit conversion works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  OMN1 - Define Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS032 error message in SAP.