How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP206 - Conversion factor from &1 to &2 could not be determined

/SAPAPO/ATP206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Conversion factor from &1 to &2 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP206 - Conversion factor from &1 to &2 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP206 indicates that the system is unable to determine the conversion factor between two units of measure (UoM) in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of Available-to-Promise (ATP) checks. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during order processing, stock checks, or when trying to allocate resources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factor: The most common cause is that there is no defined conversion factor between the two units of measure involved in the transaction.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The units of measure used in the transaction may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or the unit of measure settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or the info records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Go to the material