How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL006 - Unit conversion: Error reading product '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Unit conversion: Error reading product '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL006 - Unit conversion: Error reading product '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL006 indicates that there is an issue with unit conversion related to a specific product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The error message typically arises when the system is unable to read the product's unit of measure or when there is a mismatch in the unit conversion settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Unit of Measure: The product may not have a defined unit of measure in the system, or the unit of measure may be incorrectly configured.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the product, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or APO master data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for unit conversion in the APO system may not be set up correctly.
  Product Not Found: The product ID referenced in the error message may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and verify that the product has a valid unit of measure defined.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly assigned in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the unit of measure conversion settings in the system (transaction CUNI for unit of measure conversion).
  Ensure that the necessary conversions between different units of measure are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate APO Master Data:
  
  Check the APO master data for the product using transaction /SAPAPO/MDP or similar transactions to ensure that all necessary data is present and correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Product Existence:
  
  Verify that the product ID mentioned in the error message exists in the system and has not been archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error occurs. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CUNI: Maintain Unit of Measure Conversion
  /SAPAPO/MDP: Display APO Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide fixes or additional information regarding this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for details on unit of measure handling and configuration.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP APO for further assistance.