How To Fix WRF_APC348 - Unit Conversion for EAN &1, price catalog &3 failed (ISO = &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Unit Conversion for EAN &1, price catalog &3 failed (ISO = &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC348 - Unit Conversion for EAN &1, price catalog &3 failed (ISO = &2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC348 Unit Conversion for EAN &1, price catalog &3 failed (ISO = &2)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the pricing or procurement process when SAP tries to perform a unit conversion for a material identified by its EAN (European Article Number) in a specific price catalog, but the conversion fails. The ISO code (&2) refers to the unit of measure involved.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect unit of measure (UoM) conversion factors in the system.
  The unit of measure used in the price catalog does not have a defined conversion to the base unit of the material.
  The EAN (material) is not properly linked or maintained with the correct units in the system.
  Inconsistent or missing data in the material master or pricing conditions related to units.
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP uses unit conversions to translate quantities/prices from one unit of measure to another (e.g., from pieces to kilograms). When a price catalog provides prices in a unit different from the material's base unit, SAP must convert the price accordingly.
  If the system cannot find a valid conversion factor between the units (ISO code &2) for the material identified by EAN &1 in the price catalog &3, it throws this error.
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Conversion:
  
  Go to transaction CUNI (Units of Measure) or CUNI_MAINTAIN.
  Verify that the unit of measure (&2) exists and has valid conversion factors to the base unit of the material.
  If missing, create or correct the conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to check the material master.
  Confirm that the base unit of measure is correctly maintained.
  Check if the EAN (&1) is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Price Catalog Settings:
  
  Review the price catalog (&3) entries.
  Ensure that the units used in the catalog are consistent with the units maintained in SAP.
  If the catalog uses a different unit, ensure that the conversion to the material's base unit is defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Conversion in Material Master:
  
  Sometimes, the conversion is maintained in the material master under the "Additional Data" or "Units of Measure" tab.
  Ensure that alternative units and their conversion factors are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  If pricing conditions are involved, verify that the condition records use consistent units.
  Use transaction VK13 to display condition records.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After corrections, retry the transaction that caused the error.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI - Units of Measure
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  VK13 - Display Pricing Condition
  MEK1/MEK2/MEK3 - Maintain/Change/Display Conditions (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Unit conversions are critical in procurement and pricing to ensure correct price calculations.
  Always ensure that units in external catalogs match or can be converted to SAP units.
  If the error persists, check for custom enhancements or user exits that might affect unit conversions.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact EAN, price catalog, and ISO unit code, I can help you with more specific steps.