How To Fix RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND206 - Error in price unit conversion for material &1 from PU &2 to PU &3

RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND - Price Optimization: Messages for Outbound Interfaces

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Error in price unit conversion for material &1 from PU &2 to PU &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND206 - Error in price unit conversion for material &1 from PU &2 to PU &3 ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND206 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of the price unit for a specific material. This error typically arises during processes such as sales order processing, delivery, or billing when the system attempts to convert the price from one unit of measure (PU) to another.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The error often occurs due to incorrect or missing configuration in the unit of measure settings for the material in question. This can include:
  
  The price unit not being defined correctly in the material master.
  The conversion factors between the different units of measure not being set up properly.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master may not have the necessary data for the conversion, such as the base unit of measure or the price unit.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as different units of measure being used in different documents