How To Fix OC604 - Capacity compare not possible for sales unit & and storage unit &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Capacity compare not possible for sales unit & and storage unit &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OC604 - Capacity compare not possible for sales unit & and storage unit & ?

  The SAP error message OC604, which states "Capacity compare not possible for sales unit & and storage unit &," typically occurs in the context of production planning and inventory management. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the sales unit and the storage unit in the system, which prevents the system from performing a capacity comparison.
  Causes:
  
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration: The sales unit and storage unit may not be properly defined or linked in the material master data. This can happen if the units of measure are not set up correctly in the material master or if there are discrepancies in the conversion factors.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the material master, such as the sales unit or storage unit not being defined for the material in question.
  
  
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings in the configuration for the material type or the plant may not be consistent with the units of measure being used.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the unit of measure definitions.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure for the relevant material.
  Ensure that both the sales unit and storage unit are defined correctly and that the conversion factors are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for units of measure in the system (transaction code OME1) to ensure that the sales unit and storage unit are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Adjust Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factors between the sales unit and storage unit are incorrect, adjust them in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the material type and plant to ensure that they are consistent with the units of measure being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the capacity comparison can be completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  OME1 (Maintain Units of Measure)
  OMCQ (Check Capacity Planning)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OC604 error and implement a solution to resolve it.