How To Fix RSO_RES_CONVMSGS024 - Unit conversion type &1 was deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_CONVMSGS - Messages directly related to the conversion types

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Unit conversion type &1 was deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_CONVMSGS024 - Unit conversion type &1 was deleted. ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_CONVMSGS024 indicates that a unit conversion type that is being referenced in your report or process has been deleted from the system. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction where unit conversions are necessary for accurate data representation.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Conversion Type: The specific unit conversion type referenced in the error message has been removed from the system. This could happen due to changes in configuration, data model updates, or manual deletions.
  Inconsistent Data: The data model or report may still reference the deleted conversion type, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the conversion type was deleted in one environment (e.g., development) but not transported correctly to another (e.g., production), this error may arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Conversion Types: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or relevant transaction for unit conversion) to check if the conversion type still exists.
  If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Update Reports/Queries:
  
  If the conversion type is no longer needed, update any reports, queries, or data models that reference this conversion type to remove or replace it with a valid one.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  Ensure that all relevant changes are properly transported across environments. If the conversion type was deleted in one environment, ensure that the same change is reflected in all environments where the report is executed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the conversion type was deleted and if it was intentional.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): Understanding how units of measure work in SAP can help in managing conversion types effectively.
  Data Consistency: Regular checks on data consistency and integrity can prevent such issues from arising.
  Change Management: Implementing a robust change management process can help track changes to configuration settings, including unit conversions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and restore functionality to your reports or processes that rely on unit conversions.