How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL005 - Unit conversion: Error reading planning area '&1'

/SAPAPO/MSDP_REL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Unit conversion: Error reading planning area '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL005 - Unit conversion: Error reading planning area '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL005 indicates that there is an issue with unit conversion while reading a planning area in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues with the unit of measure (UoM) settings in the planning area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Unit of Measure: The planning area may have a unit of measure that is not defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the planning area, such as missing entries in the unit of measure tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: The planning area might not be properly configured to handle the specific units of measure being used.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as material master records or info records, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI to check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the units of