How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR162 - Unit conversion for prod. &1 from &2 to &3 has not been maintained

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Unit conversion for prod. &1 from &2 to &3 has not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR162 - Unit conversion for prod. &1 from &2 to &3 has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR162 indicates that there is an issue with unit conversion for a product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find a defined conversion for the specified product from one unit of measure (UoM) to another.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit Conversion: The primary cause of this error is that the unit conversion for the specified product (denoted as &1) from the source unit of measure (&2) to the target unit of measure (&3) has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the necessary unit conversions have not been set up in the APO system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the product master or the unit of measure settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Go to the product master data in APO and check the units of measure assigned to the product.
  Ensure that the source and target units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit Conversion:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) in SAP.
  Create or maintain the necessary unit conversion for the product. You will need to specify the source unit, target unit, and the conversion factor.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data in both APO and the connected ERP system to ensure that the unit of measure settings are consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Settings:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard unit conversion logic.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Maintain Unit of Measure Conversion
  C223: Maintain Product Master Data
  C202: Display Product Master Data
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on unit of measure conversions and product master data management in APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to unit conversions in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary unit conversions are properly maintained in your SAP system.