How To Fix RTST_CMP_MSG030 - An error occurred during conversion of the material unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTST_CMP_MSG - Message clas for Check My Products

• Message number: 030

• Message text: An error occurred during conversion of the material unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTST_CMP_MSG030 - An error occurred during conversion of the material unit ?

  The SAP error message RTST_CMP_MSG030, which indicates "An error occurred during conversion of the material unit," typically arises during processes that involve unit of measure (UoM) conversions for materials. This can occur in various transactions, such as when creating or changing material master records, during goods movements, or in inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The material may have an incorrect or incomplete configuration for its units of measure in the material master.
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between different units of measure may not be defined or may be incorrect.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master.
  Unit of Measure Not Defined: The unit of measure being used may not be defined in the system.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate unit conversions, they may be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that all relevant units of measure are defined and that conversion factors are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Use transaction CUNI to check the configuration of units of measure in the system.
  Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that conversion factors are accurate.
  
  
  
  Validate Conversion Factors:
  
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the material master are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments that interact with material unit conversions, review the code for any potential issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Test in a Development Environment:
  
  If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to further diagnose the problem without affecting production data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), CUNI (Unit of Measure Maintenance).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.