How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL034 - Error in unit converison of product &1 (unit &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Error in unit converison of product &1 (unit &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL034 - Error in unit converison of product &1 (unit &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL034 indicates that there is an issue with the unit conversion for a specific product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a problem converting between different units of measure for a product, which can occur in various scenarios such as during planning, forecasting, or when processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure (UoM) for the product may not be correctly defined in the system. This can happen if the UoM is not maintained properly in the material master or if there are inconsistencies in the unit definitions.
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure defined for the product.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the product, such as differences in the UoM used in different transactions or master data.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate UoM, they may not be handling the conversions correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the unit of measure settings in the material master for the affected product. Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors: Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit and alternative units are correctly maintained. You can do this in the material master under the "Units of Measure" tab.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data related to the product. This may involve checking for any discrepancies in the UoM used in different transactions or master data.
  
  
  Debugging Custom Code: If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles unit conversions. Debugging may be necessary to identify where the conversion is failing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance 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. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or C223 (Maintain UoM Conversion) to check and maintain unit of measure settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to unit conversion errors.
  APO Documentation: Review the APO documentation for best practices on managing units of measure and product master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL034 error message.