How To Fix OIJ_RU708 - UoM &2 in nomination cannot be converted to tonnes in material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_RU - Messages for TSW-ETRAN integration

• Message number: 708

• Message text: UoM &2 in nomination cannot be converted to tonnes in material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_RU708 - UoM &2 in nomination cannot be converted to tonnes in material &1 ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_RU708 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) conversion for a specific material in the context of nominations. This error typically arises in the Oil and Gas industry solutions within SAP, particularly when dealing with nominations and inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The UoM specified in the nomination cannot be converted to tonnes for the specified material. This could be due to:
  
  The UoM not being defined in the system for the material.
  The conversion factors between the UoM and tonnes not being set up correctly in the system.
  The UoM being incompatible with the material type or the context in which it is being used.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary UoM settings or conversion factors defined.
  
  
  Nomination Data Issues: The nomination itself may have incorrect or unsupported UoM entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) to check if the UoM for the material is defined and if the conversion to tonnes is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the UoM used in the nomination is valid and has a defined conversion to tonnes.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data for the specific material (material &1).
  Check the UoM settings in the Basic Data and Sales views to ensure that the UoM is correctly defined and that conversion factors are in place.
  
  
  
  Validate Nomination Data:
  
  Review the nomination data to ensure that the UoM used is appropriate for the material and that it matches the expected UoM in the system.
  If necessary, correct the UoM in the nomination to one that can be converted to tonnes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OIJNOM: Nomination Management (for reviewing nominations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data and nominations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the OIJ_RU708 error message in SAP.