How To Fix OIJ_LDSCHED117 - Load/Discharge Material UOM could not be converted to meter volume UOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_LDSCHED - TSW: Load/Discharge Scheduling Message Class

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Load/Discharge Material UOM could not be converted to meter volume UOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_LDSCHED117 - Load/Discharge Material UOM could not be converted to meter volume UOM ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_LDSCHED117 indicates that there is an issue with converting the unit of measure (UOM) for load/discharge materials into a meter volume UOM. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP Oil and Gas (OIJ) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The UOM for the material being loaded or discharged is not properly configured in the system. This could mean that the UOM is not defined in the conversion table or that there is no valid conversion factor between the material UOM and the meter volume UOM.
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the UOM of the material and the desired meter volume UOM.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary UOM settings or may be incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Inconsistent UOM Usage: The UOM used in the transaction may not be consistent with the UOM defined in the material master or the configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings and check the UOM settings for the material in question. Ensure that the UOM is defined and that there is a valid conversion to meter volume UOM.
  Use transaction code CUNI to check and maintain unit of measure conversions.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Access the material master data using transaction code MM03 and verify the UOM settings. Ensure that the UOM used for loading/discharging is correctly defined and that the conversion to meter volume is available.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you may need to define them. This can be done in the UOM configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data where the error occurred to ensure that the correct UOM is being used and that it matches the expected UOM in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on UOM configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OIJ: Oil and Gas Industry specific transactions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.