How To Fix OB069 - Unit of measure (UoM) is not available for the conversion process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Unit of measure (UoM) is not available for the conversion process

What causes this issue?

The quantity conversion interface (QCI) cannot find the UoM.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the corresponding material master record for the unit of measure
group. Units of measure are assigned to the units of measure group in
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB069 - Unit of measure (UoM) is not available for the conversion process ?

  The SAP error message OB069, which states "Unit of measure (UoM) is not available for the conversion process," typically occurs when there is an issue with the unit of measure settings in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure Conversion: The specific unit of measure you are trying to use does not have a defined conversion to the base unit of measure in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the material or product you are working with.
  Inactive UoM: The unit of measure might be inactive or not set up correctly in the relevant master data (like material master or vendor master).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the unit of measure tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) to check if the required unit of measure conversion exists.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is defined and has a conversion factor to the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is assigned correctly in the material master and that the relevant UoM is active.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs in the context of purchasing, check the vendor master data using transaction code XK03 to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Update UoM Conversions:
  
  If the required conversion does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code CUNI or update existing conversions as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive UoM:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is not marked as inactive in the system. You can check this in the unit of measure configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on unit of measure settings and conversions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to unit of measure conversions.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in SPRO under Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the OB069 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.