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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 (e.g., sales order vs. delivery).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings for the material. Ensure that the price unit is defined correctly and that the conversion factors between the units of measure are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for units of measure in the system (transaction code OME1 for defining units of measure). Ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that all documents related to the material (sales orders, deliveries, etc.) are using consistent units of measure. If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the documents accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test Conversion:
  
  You can test the conversion manually to see if it works as expected. This can help identify if the issue is with specific data or a broader configuration problem.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to unit of measure conversion issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OME1: Define Units of Measure
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order (to check if the issue is related to purchasing)
  VA03: Display Sales Order (to check if the issue is related to sales)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to unit of measure conversions.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on unit of measure management and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND206 error in SAP.