How To Fix O3148 - No conversion group assigned to material &, defaults cannot be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: No conversion group assigned to material &, defaults cannot be maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3148 - No conversion group assigned to material &, defaults cannot be maintained ?

  The SAP error message O3148, "No conversion group assigned to material &, defaults cannot be maintained," typically occurs when you are trying to maintain or change the default values for a material in the system, but the material does not have a conversion group assigned to it. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with material master data or during the configuration of material-related settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Group: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a conversion group assigned. A conversion group is necessary for the system to understand how to convert units of measure or handle different types of material data.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not be fully set up or may be missing critical information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to material management or unit of measure conversions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the Basic Data and Purchasing views to see if a conversion group is assigned. If it is missing, you will need to assign one.
  
  
  
  Assign a Conversion Group:
  
  If the conversion group is not assigned, you can do this by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing) and assign an appropriate conversion group.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material management. You can do this using transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant sections under "Logistics" and "Material Management."
  Ensure that the conversion groups are defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which conversion group to assign, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master, as the conversion group may be relevant in various contexts (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O3148 error and successfully maintain the defaults for the material in question.