How To Fix O3147 - Stock quantity for selected UoM is calculated using mat.master conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Stock quantity for selected UoM is calculated using mat.master conversion

What causes this issue?

The Stock Overview Report enables you to display stock for a material
in various units of measure. The unit of measure which you choose is
not part of the unit of measure group for the material. Therefore, the
values displayed are formulated using the standard conversion factor
from the material master record for the material.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3147 - Stock quantity for selected UoM is calculated using mat.master conversion ?

  The SAP error message O3147 indicates that there is an issue with the stock quantity for a selected Unit of Measure (UoM) being calculated using the material master conversion. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is trying to convert stock quantities from one unit of measure to another, but there is a problem with the configuration or data in the material master.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The UoM settings in the material master may not be correctly defined. This includes the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure.
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not be properly defined for the selected UoM.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to stock levels, such as negative stock or incorrect stock levels in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the UoM settings.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and that all alternative units of measure have valid conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors:
  
  In the material master, navigate to the "Units of Measure" view and verify that the conversion factors between the base unit and alternative units are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Levels:
  
  Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels for the material in different UoMs and ensure there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stock Types:
  
  Ensure that the stock types are correctly defined and that the stock is available in the expected UoM.
  
  
  
  Repost Stock:
  
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to repost stock or perform a stock adjustment to correct the quantities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on handling UoM issues and error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MMBE (Stock Overview), MM02 (Change Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to UoM conversions and stock management.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, ensure that any user exits or BAdIs related to stock management are functioning correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.