How To Fix U9137 - Material &1 plant &2 prod.vers. &3: Error when converting units of meas.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U9 - Message Class for Output in Application Log

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Material &1 plant &2 prod.vers. &3: Error when converting units of meas.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U9137 - Material &1 plant &2 prod.vers. &3: Error when converting units of meas. ?

  The SAP error message U9137 indicates that there is an issue with converting units of measure for a specific material in a given plant and production version. This error typically arises during processes such as production planning, material requirements planning, or when trying to create or change production orders.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The error may occur if the unit of measure (UoM) for the material is not correctly defined in the material master data. This can include missing conversion factors or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as discrepancies between the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or missing necessary information, such as the production version or plant-specific settings.
  
  
  Custom Code or User Exits: If there are custom developments or user exits that manipulate unit conversions, they may be causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined and that conversion factors are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Production Version:
  
  Check the production version associated with the material (transaction code C223) to ensure it is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate material and plant.
  
  
  
  Validate Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings for the material are correctly defined, including any specific unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to review and correct any inconsistencies in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the conversion is failing. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to unit of measure conversions for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration of units of measure in SAP, which can be found in the customizing settings under Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the U9137 error in SAP. If the problem continues, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.