How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV073 - &1: Conversion of UM not possible - no exclusion check of volume

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: &1: Conversion of UM not possible - no exclusion check of volume

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV073 - &1: Conversion of UM not possible - no exclusion check of volume ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV073 &1: Conversion of UM not possible - no exclusion check of volume typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with unit of measure (UoM) conversion during the planning process. This error indicates that the system is unable to convert the unit of measure for a particular product due to the absence of a defined exclusion check for volume.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing UoM Conversion: The system does not have a defined conversion factor between the units of measure being used. This can happen if the UoM for the product is not properly set up in the material master or if the conversion factors are missing.
  
  
  Exclusion Check Not Defined: The error specifically mentions that there is no exclusion check for volume. This means that the system is trying to perform a conversion that is not allowed due to the absence