How To Fix O3072 - Conversion group & not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Conversion group & not defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The conversion group ID, which has been transferred to the Quantity
Conversion Interface (QCI), does not exist in Customizing table OIB01.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid conversion group that has already been defined for the
material in the material master, or maintain a new conversion group
(Transaction O588).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3072 - Conversion group & not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message O3072, which states "Conversion group & not defined in Customizing," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined conversion group for a specific data type or field. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, report generation, or when processing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The conversion group that is referenced in the transaction or process is not defined in the system's customizing settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered a value that references a conversion group that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary conversion group definitions.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that reference a conversion group, and that group is not defined, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Conversion Group:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section where conversion groups are defined. This is usually found under:
  
  Logistics > General > Master Data > Conversion Groups.
  
  
  Create a new conversion group or modify an existing one to include the necessary definitions.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration:
  
  Verify if the conversion group exists in the system by checking the relevant tables (e.g., T006 for units of measure).
  Ensure that the conversion group is correctly assigned to the relevant fields or data types.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is triggered by custom code, review the code to ensure it references valid conversion groups.
  Update the code to handle cases where the conversion group might not be defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with to ensure that you have all necessary configurations in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO to access the IMG, or SE11 to view table definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O3072 error and ensure that the necessary conversion groups are properly defined in your SAP system.