How To Fix RPMFIOUT016 - Conversion factor not maintd for unit &1 Portf. and Proj. Mgmt unit &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPMFIOUT -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Conversion factor not maintd for unit &1 Portf. and Proj. Mgmt unit &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPMFIOUT016 - Conversion factor not maintd for unit &1 Portf. and Proj. Mgmt unit &2 ?

  The SAP error message RPMFIOUT016 indicates that there is a missing conversion factor for a specific unit of measure in the context of Portfolio and Project Management (PPM). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a conversion factor for the specified unit of measure in the relevant configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factor: The primary cause of this error is that the conversion factor for the specified unit of measure (UoM) is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to units of measure in the project management module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RPMFIOUT016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure (UoM) specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system.
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) to check the UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Conversion Factors:
  
  If the UoM is valid but lacks a conversion factor, you need to maintain the conversion factor.
  In the same transaction (CUNI), you can add or edit the conversion factors for the relevant units of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  Check the project settings in the Project Management module to ensure that the units of measure used in the project are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the project is set up to use the correct UoM for all relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to unit of measure configuration in Portfolio and Project Management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CUNI: For maintaining units of measure.
  CJ20N: For project management where you might encounter this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to unit of measure settings.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Portfolio and Project Management.