How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG063 - Error during quantity conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Error during quantity conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG063 - Error during quantity conversion ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG063 indicates that there is an issue during quantity conversion in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the units of measure (UoM) or when the system is unable to convert quantities due to configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Issues: The source and target units of measure may not be compatible or properly defined in the system.
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the units of measure.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the material master or the APO settings may not be correctly set up.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to conversion errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Go to the material master data and verify the units of measure defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and that all necessary alternative units of measure are set up.
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors:
  
  Check the conversion factors defined for the units of measure in the system. You can do this in the transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure).
  Ensure that the conversion factors are accurate and that they cover all necessary conversions.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the relevant planning area and key figures.
  Check the settings in the transaction code /SAPAPO/CFM to ensure that the configuration is appropriate for the planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data and transactional data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction codes like CST1 (Costing) or CST2 (Costing: Display) to check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CUNI, /SAPAPO/CFM, and material master transactions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG063 for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Advanced Planning and Optimization to understand how quantity conversions are handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG063 error during quantity conversion.