How To Fix O3386 - Material missing for static quantity conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Material missing for static quantity conversion

What causes this issue?

The Quantity Conversion Interface (QCI) attempts to convert to or from a
quantity using static unit of measure conversion factors. The conversion
in this special case is based on conversion parameters defined in the
material master. No material number has been passed to the QCI.

System Response

The system stops processing.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the units of measure that are involved in the conversion process.
Remove the unit of measure (which cannot be used for the conversion
without the definition of a material number) or provide a material
number for the conversion process.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3386 - Material missing for static quantity conversion ?

  The SAP error message O3386, "Material missing for static quantity conversion," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with quantity conversions in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is unable to find a valid material record for the specified quantity conversion. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material for which the quantity conversion is being attempted does not exist in the system or is not properly set up.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not support the required quantity conversion.
  Inactive or Deleted Material: The material may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to quantity conversions in the system.
  Missing Unit of Measure (UoM) Settings: The necessary unit of measure settings for the material may not be defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O3386 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material exists and is active.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly with all necessary views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  
  
  
  Verify Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the unit of measure settings for the material. Ensure that the required units for conversion are defined in the material master.
  You can do this by navigating to the "Units of Measure" view in the Material Master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to quantity conversions in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing (SPRO) related to material management.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive or Deleted Materials:
  
  Ensure that the material has not been marked as inactive or deleted. If it has, you may need to reactivate it or create a new material record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or troubleshooting steps specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the O3386 error in your SAP system.