How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP300 - Conversion factor must be greater than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Conversion factor must be greater than 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP300 - Conversion factor must be greater than 0 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP300 Conversion factor must be greater than 0 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with the Available-to-Promise (ATP) functionality. This error indicates that there is an issue with the conversion factor used in the ATP check, which is expected to be greater than zero.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Conversion Factor: The conversion factor defined for a product or material in the system is set to zero or is missing. This can happen due to incorrect master data setup or configuration.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of product master data, a user may have inadvertently set the conversion factor to zero.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the APO system, particularly in the settings related to the product or material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in the SAP system.
  Verify the conversion factor for the relevant product. Ensure that it is set to a value greater than zero.
  If it is set to zero, update it to a valid value.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the APO system related to ATP and product master data.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured and that there are no missing parameters.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MDP or /SAPAPO/MDM to check and maintain master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ATP and conversion factors for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details of the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MDP (for product master data) and /SAPAPO/ATP (for ATP checks).
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP APO can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the conversion factor is correctly set for your products in the SAP system.