How To Fix PRC_CNV142 - The dimension of the physical unit &1 is not available

PRC_CNV142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_CNV - Messages for Conversion Engine

• Message number: 142

• Message text: The dimension of the physical unit &1 is not available

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PRC_CNV142 - Details

• The SAP error message PRC_CNV142, which states "The dimension of the physical unit &1 is not available," typically occurs in the context of unit of measure (UoM) conversions or when dealing with physical units in SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP Material Management (MM) or SAP Production Planning (PP).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure Definition: The physical unit specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system. This could happen if the unit of measure was not created or was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the unit of measure in the system, such as missing dimensions or incorrect settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries related to units of measure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that deal with physical units, they may not be handling certain units correctly.
  
  
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