How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP235 - UoM conversion factors not maintained: product &1 from unit &2 to &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: UoM conversion factors not maintained: product &1 from unit &2 to &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP235 - UoM conversion factors not maintained: product &1 from unit &2 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP235 indicates that there is an issue with unit of measure (UoM) conversion factors for a specific product. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system attempts to convert quantities from one unit of measure to another, but the necessary conversion factors are not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the specified units of measure (from &2 to &4) for the product (&1) are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The units of measure may not be correctly configured in the material master or in the APO settings.
  Product Not Properly Defined: The product may not have been fully defined in the system, leading to missing UoM details.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain UoM Conversion Factors:
  
  Go to the material master data for the product in question.
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" view.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the relevant units of measure are defined. You can add the necessary conversion factors if they are missing.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Settings in APO:
  
  In the APO system, check the settings for the product in the relevant planning book or data view.
  Ensure that the UoM settings are correctly configured and that the product is set up to allow conversions between the specified units.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Definition:
  
  Ensure that the product is fully defined in both the SAP ERP and APO systems.
  Check if the product has been activated in the APO system and that all necessary data has been transferred from the ERP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining UoM conversion factors and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to maintain material master data, or CIF (Core Interface) to check the integration between SAP ERP and APO.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the UoM configuration in SAP, which can be found in the customizing settings under Logistics -> General -> Material Master -> Basic Settings -> Units of Measure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to UoM conversions in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PDRP235 and ensure that UoM conversions are properly maintained for your products.