How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP036 - Error converting units

/SAPAPO/SNP036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Error converting units

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/SAPAPO/SNP036 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP036 typically indicates an issue with unit conversion in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module of SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO). This error can occur when the system encounters difficulties converting quantities from one unit of measure to another during planning processes.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Inconsistent Unit of Measure: The product master data may have inconsistent or incorrect unit of measure settings. For example, the base unit of measure might not match the unit of measure used in the planning or transaction data.
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors between different units of measure are not defined or are incorrect, the system will not be able to perform the necessary conversions.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the master data or transaction data, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the APO system may not be set