How To Fix O3361 - Transaction unit of measure for BSW % has to be at ambient conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Transaction unit of measure for BSW % has to be at ambient conditions

What causes this issue?

The Quantity Conversion Interface (QCI) allows you to calculate target
quantities that are corrected for BSW content (Volume percentage). In
order to obtain a consistent result, the transaction quantity has to be
entered at ambient conditions.
<ZH>Example</>
You post a goods movement of 1,000 barrels of crude oil with a BSW of
10%. You should enter 1,000 BBL and the material temperature (60 FAH)
and not 1,000 BB6 (barrel at 60 FAH). Then, the target quantities will
be corrected using the BSW % factor. Target units should always be
masses or volumes at defined standard conditions. If you enter 1,000 BB6
instead and also have UG6 (gallons at 60 FAH) defined in the unit of
measure group, the result appears to be inconsistent. The system then
stores a movement of 1,000 BB6 and 37,800 UG6.
If you enter 1,000 BBL and a BSW of 10%, the system calculates both the
900 BB6 and 37,800 UG6 value correctly (if defined in the UoM group) and
stores these values, in addition to the uncorrected transaction
quantity of 1,000 BBL.

System Response

The system stops processing. This message can be customized to appear as
a warning or information message or not to appear at all.

How to fix this error?

Change the transaction unit of measure to a unit of measure at ambient
and specify the material temperature according to the temperature
specifications of the initial transaction unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3361 - Transaction unit of measure for BSW % has to be at ambient conditions ?

  The SAP error message O3361 indicates that there is an issue with the transaction unit of measure for a specific material or product, in this case, BSW (which could refer to a specific type of product or material in your SAP system). The error specifically states that the unit of measure must be at ambient conditions, which typically means that the measurement should be taken under standard atmospheric conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure for the material may not be set correctly in the system. For example, if the unit of measure is defined in a way that does not correspond to ambient conditions, this error can occur.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly configured, leading to discrepancies in how the unit of measure is defined or used.
  Transaction Settings: The settings for the transaction being performed may not align with the requirements for the unit of measure, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specific material (BSW) and verify the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined and correspond to ambient conditions.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the transaction settings or configuration related to the specific process you are trying to execute. Ensure that the unit of measure is compatible with the transaction requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific error message and the material in question. This may provide additional insights into the requirements for the unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system configuration and the nature of the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates/patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can share their solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in data entry or transaction processing are trained on the importance of correct unit of measure settings and the implications of ambient conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.