How To Fix OC505 - No lin/vol conversion set was found for SO &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OC - IS-Oil: BDRP Bulk Distribution Requirement Planning messages

• Message number: 505

• Message text: No lin/vol conversion set was found for SO &

What causes this issue?

A <GL:linear/volumetric_conversion_set>linear/volumetric conversion
constant set</> or 'strapping' set is expected for the current
<GL:storage_object>storage object</> &V1&, but the set cannot be found.

System Response

The system produces this error message; processing cannot continue.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator. The system administrator should
establish the reason for the missing linear/volumetric conversion set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OC505 - No lin/vol conversion set was found for SO & ?

  The SAP error message OC505 "No lin/vol conversion set was found for SO &" typically occurs in the context of sales orders (SO) when the system is unable to find a conversion factor for line items in terms of volume and linear measurements. This can happen in scenarios where the product being sold has specific measurement units that need to be converted for inventory management, shipping, or billing purposes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conversion Settings: The most common cause is that the necessary conversion settings for the specific material or product are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have the appropriate unit of measure (UoM) settings configured.
  Sales Order Configuration: The sales order may be configured incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary conversion.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to the sales order processing or unit of measure conversions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the relevant units of measure for the material are defined and that the conversion factors are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master under the "Units of Measure" view. Make sure to include both the base unit and any alternative units that may be used.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order Configuration:
  
  Check the sales order configuration to ensure that it is set up to handle the specific units of measure for the products being sold. This may involve reviewing the sales document types and item categories.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  If necessary, consult with your SAP customizing team to ensure that the settings for unit of measure conversions are correctly configured in the system. This may involve transaction codes like OME9 (for unit of measure settings) or OVA2 (for sales document types).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to unit of measure conversions and sales order processing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, create a test sales order to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Material Master), OME9 (Unit of Measure), OVA2 (Sales Document Types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data and sales order configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.