How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_PT153 - No alternative units of measure have been maintained for product &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_PT -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: No alternative units of measure have been maintained for product &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT153 - No alternative units of measure have been maintained for product & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT153 No alternative units of measure have been maintained for product & typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find alternative units of measure for a specific product. This can happen during planning activities, such as when trying to create a production order or during the planning run.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Alternative Units of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the product in question does not have any alternative units of measure defined in the system. This means that the system cannot convert quantities from one unit of measure to another, which is often necessary for planning and execution processes.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the APO settings that prevent the system from recognizing or using alternative units of measure.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Alternative Units of Measure:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the "Sales Org. Data" or "Plant Data" views, depending on where you need to maintain the alternative units of measure.
  Add the necessary alternative units of measure in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for units of measure is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the settings in the material master and ensuring that the relevant units of measure are defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master for any inconsistencies or missing data. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the product is set up properly for planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining units of measure and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs. This may involve running the planning process again or attempting to create a production order.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  C223 - Maintain Alternative Units of Measure in APO
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master and related settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT153 and ensure that alternative units of measure are properly maintained for the affected product.