How To Fix /SAPAPO/ND115 - Material &1: &2 cannot be converted into base unit of measure &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ND -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Material &1: &2 cannot be converted into base unit of measure &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND115 - Material &1: &2 cannot be converted into base unit of measure &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND115 indicates that there is an issue with converting a material's unit of measure (UoM) into its base unit of measure (UoM). This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to perform calculations or conversions involving different units of measure for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause of this error is that the conversion factors between the material's unit of measure and its base unit of measure are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The unit of measure settings for the material may be incorrectly configured, leading to inconsistencies.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the UoM fields.
  Inconsistent UoM Usage: The material may be used in contexts where the expected UoM does not match the defined base UoM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that the base unit of measure and other units of measure are correctly defined.
  Ensure that conversion factors are specified for all relevant units of measure.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master under the "Units of Measure" section.
  Ensure that the conversion from the unit of measure being used to the base unit of measure is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the system (transaction code OMN1 for defining units of measure).
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly set up and that all necessary conversions are defined.
  
  
  
  Check APO Settings:
  
  If you are using APO, ensure that the settings in the APO system are consistent with those in the ERP system.
  Check the APO master data for the material to ensure that the UoM settings are correctly aligned.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the scenario that previously generated the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMN1: Define Units of Measure
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/ND115 error message.