How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP036 - Error converting units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Error converting units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP036 - Error converting units ?

  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 up correctly for handling unit conversions.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in APO and verify the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and consistent with the units used in planning.
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors:
  
  Check the conversion factors defined for the relevant units of measure. Ensure that all necessary conversion factors are present and correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the master data or transaction data. Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 to analyze the data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system related to unit of measure handling. Ensure that the settings are appropriate for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Error Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the error logs and traces for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what specifically is causing the conversion issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book analysis and /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message /SAPAPO/SNP036 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Review the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system, which can be found in the customizing settings under Logistics or APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/SNP036 error in your SAP system.