How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT038 - Conversion error UOM from &1 to &2 for product &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Conversion error UOM from &1 to &2 for product &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT038 - Conversion error UOM from &1 to &2 for product &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT038 indicates a conversion error related to units of measure (UOM) for a specific product. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue converting quantities from one unit of measure to another.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect UOM Configuration: The UOM for the product may not be correctly defined in the system. This can happen if the UOM is not maintained in the material master or if there are inconsistencies in the UOM settings.
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the UOMs involved. For example, if you are trying to convert from kilograms to grams, the conversion factor must be defined correctly.
  Product Master Data Issues: The product master data may not be complete or may have errors, leading to issues when the system attempts to perform conversions.
  Inconsistent UOM Usage: The UOM used in the transaction may not match the UOM defined for the product in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the UOM settings for the product in question. Ensure that the base UOM and any alternative UOMs are correctly defined.
  Verify that the UOMs are correctly set up in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors:
  
  Check the conversion factors between the UOMs in the material master. Ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  You can check this in the "Units of Measure" section of the material master.
  
  
  
  Validate Product Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields in the product master data are filled out correctly. Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  
  Test with Different UOMs:
  
  If possible, try to perform the transaction using different UOMs to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is specific to certain UOMs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to UOM conversions in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and other relevant transaction codes for material management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to UOM conversion issues in your version of SAP.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the conversion error related to UOM for the specified product.