How To Fix O3071 - Conversion group already assigned to a material

O3071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Conversion group already assigned to a material

What causes this issue?

This conversion group has already been assigned to a material. You can
only display this entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3071 - Conversion group already assigned to a material ?

  The SAP error message O3071, which states "Conversion group already assigned to a material," typically occurs when you attempt to assign a conversion group to a material that already has that conversion group assigned. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with material master data or during the configuration of conversion factors for materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the conversion group you are trying to assign is already linked to the material in question.
  Data Entry Error: It may also occur due to incorrect data entry or an oversight where the same conversion group is being assigned multiple times.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may lead to this error if there are restrictions on how conversion groups can be assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O3071 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM03)