How To Fix O3196 - UoM group requires a conversion group and/or a tax group

O3196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: UoM group requires a conversion group and/or a tax group

What causes this issue?

A unit of measure group has been entered, but no conversion group or
tax group has been entered.

System Response

Error.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Enter a conversion group or a tax group.
Enter a converstion group and a tax group.
Remove the unit of measure group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3196 - UoM group requires a conversion group and/or a tax group ?

  The SAP error message O3196, which states "UoM group requires a conversion group and/or a tax group," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the Unit of Measure (UoM) group in the system. This error is often encountered during the creation or modification of materials, especially when dealing with different units of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Conversion Group: The UoM group assigned to the material does not have a conversion group defined. A conversion group is necessary to specify how different units of measure relate to each other.
  
  
  Missing Tax Group: The UoM group may also require a tax group, which is used for tax calculations based on the unit of measure.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The UoM group may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O3196 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check UoM Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMN3 (or navigate through the SAP menu: