How To Fix O3202 - Conv. grp. required, as other plants have conv. grp. and posted stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Conv. grp. required, as other plants have conv. grp. and posted stock

What causes this issue?

The conversion group has been omitted, yet other plants maintain the
same material with a conversion group and stock has been posted to the
material at one or more plants.

System Response

Error: Once stock has been posted to a material, the material at all of
the other plants must be configured the same way. A conversion group
is required for the material.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a valid conversion group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3202 - Conv. grp. required, as other plants have conv. grp. and posted stock ?

  The SAP error message O3202 ("Conv. grp. required, as other plants have conv. grp. and posted stock") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material master data. This error indicates that a conversion group is required for a material because there are other plants that have posted stock for that material, and those plants have a conversion group defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Group: The material in question does not have a conversion group defined in the material master for the plant you are trying to post to.
  Stock in Other Plants: There are other plants that have stock of the same material, and they have a conversion group defined. This creates a requirement for the current plant to also have a conversion group to maintain consistency in inventory management.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be fully maintained for the plant you are working with, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Conversion Group:
  
  Go to the material master record for the relevant plant (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Navigate to the appropriate views (usually the Basic Data or Plant Data/Storage view).
  Enter a conversion group in the relevant field. This is typically a grouping that defines how quantities are converted between different units of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Other Plants:
  
  Review the material master data for other plants that have stock to understand how their conversion groups are set up.
  Ensure that the conversion group is consistent across all plants that handle the same material.
  
  
  
  Stock Overview:
  
  Use the stock overview (Transaction Code: MMBE) to check the stock levels in different plants and confirm that the material is indeed posted in other plants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about what conversion group to use, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to a colleague who manages material master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Conversion Groups: These are used in SAP to manage different units of measure for materials. They help in converting quantities from one unit to another, which is essential for inventory management.
  Material Master Views: The material master has various views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) that need to be maintained properly for effective inventory management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MMBE (Stock Overview) for managing material data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management.