How To Fix /SAPAPO/RELEASE020 - Conversion factor for units of measurements invalid. Sched.agrmt. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RELEASE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Conversion factor for units of measurements invalid. Sched.agrmt. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RELEASE020 - Conversion factor for units of measurements invalid. Sched.agrmt. &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RELEASE020 Conversion factor for units of measurements invalid. Sched. agrmt. &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the conversion factors between different units of measurement (UoM) in a scheduling agreement.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Conversion Factor: The error indicates that there is an invalid or missing conversion factor for the units of measurement defined in the scheduling agreement.
  Unit of Measurement Configuration: The units of measurement used in the scheduling agreement may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the materials, such as the material master or the info records.
  Missing UoM in Master Data: The required unit of measurement may not be defined in the material master or the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measurement Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure) and verify that the conversion factors for the relevant units of measurement are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Scheduling Agreement:
  
  Check the scheduling agreement referenced in the error message (indicated by &1) to ensure that the units of measurement used are valid and consistent.
  Verify that the conversion factors are correctly maintained in the scheduling agreement.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the units of measurement section. Ensure that the necessary units of measurement are defined and that the conversion factors are correct.
  If necessary, update the material master data to include the correct units of measurement and conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Info Records:
  
  If applicable, check the purchasing info records (transaction code ME13) to ensure that the units of measurement and conversion factors are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your particular implementation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the handling of units of measurement.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.