How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS198 - Error Converting Units of Measure: Prod. &1 to Transportation Lane &2->&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Error Converting Units of Measure: Prod. &1 to Transportation Lane &2->&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS198 - Error Converting Units of Measure: Prod. &1 to Transportation Lane &2->&3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS198 indicates an issue with converting units of measure (UoM) for a product in a transportation lane. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the units of measure used for a product and the expected units in the transportation lane.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The product's unit of measure does not match the unit of measure expected in the transportation lane. For example, if the product is measured in kilograms but the transportation lane expects it in tons, this error can occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the master data settings for the product or the transportation lane.
  Missing Conversion Factors: There might be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the units of measure defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect settings in the material master or transportation lane master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Go to the material master data for the product and verify the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  Check the transportation lane settings to ensure that the expected unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors:
  
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the product's unit of measure and the transportation lane's unit of measure are correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the UoM conversion settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If there are discrepancies in the master data, correct them. This may involve updating the material master, transportation lane, or any related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to execute the process that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on unit of measure configurations and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), CIF (Core Interface), or SPRO (Customizing) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS198 error.