How To Fix O3200 - No heating value has been entered; enter a test heating value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 200

• Message text: No heating value has been entered; enter a test heating value

What causes this issue?

For natural gas calculations, it is possible to perform quantity
conversion calculations without specifying a test heating value, as
long as no energy unit of measure has to be determined. Then, you have
to specify a test heating value in order to proceed with the
calculation.

System Response

This message can be customized to appear as a warning, information or
error message (Trans. O591).

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3200 - No heating value has been entered; enter a test heating value ?

  The SAP error message O3200, "No heating value has been entered; enter a test heating value," typically occurs in the context of managing materials or products that require a heating value for processing, especially in industries like energy, chemicals, or manufacturing where thermal properties are important.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system expects a heating value to be entered for a material or product, but none has been provided.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master record may not have been fully maintained, particularly in the area related to physical or chemical properties.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material type or the specific settings in the SAP system that require a heating value.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Heating Value:
  
  Navigate to the material master record for the relevant material.
  Go to the appropriate view (usually the Basic Data or the Classification view).
  Enter the required heating value in the designated field.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields in the material master are filled out correctly.
  If the heating value is not applicable for certain materials, check if the material type settings allow for this.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for the material type in transaction codes like OMT3 or OMS2 to ensure that the heating value is set as required.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if you suspect that the settings are incorrect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to the material type you are working with.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users entering data into the system are trained on the importance of entering heating values where required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or MM01 (Create Material) to manage material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to edit material master data.
  Testing: After entering the heating value, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O3200 error and ensure that the necessary heating values are entered into the system.