How To Fix /SCMB/DM_DLV004 - Volume calculation: Volume conversion failed for ASN &1 item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_DLV -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Volume calculation: Volume conversion failed for ASN &1 item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV004 - Volume calculation: Volume conversion failed for ASN &1 item &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV004 Volume calculation: Volume conversion failed for ASN &1 item &2 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error indicates that there was an issue with converting the volume of a specific item in the ASN, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Volume Data: The item in question may not have the necessary volume data defined in the material master or the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure (UoM): The unit of measure for the volume might not be correctly defined or may not match the expected format.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to volume calculation in the SCM module.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the ASN and the material master or other related tables.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard volume calculation logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master for the item has the correct volume data defined. This includes checking the volume and weight fields.
  Verify Unit of Measure: Confirm that the unit of measure for the item is correctly set up and that it is compatible with the volume calculation.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SCM module related to volume calculation. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the ASN data and the material master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Debugging Custom Code: If there are custom developments, consider debugging the code to identify any issues that may be causing the volume conversion to fail.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on volume calculation issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), or SCMB/ASN to investigate the ASN and material details.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for SCM and ASN processing for more detailed information on volume calculations and related settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.