How To Fix XU031 - Character. val. at unit of measure is 0. -> conversion at mat.plan.value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XU - Messages for Quantity Conversion at Batch Level (Steel-AI)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Character. val. at unit of measure is 0. -> conversion at mat.plan.value

What causes this issue?

The characteristic value for the alternative unit of measure is
valuated at zero. &SYSTEM_RESPONSE&
The system converts between quantity stored and alternative quantity at
the planned value for the material.

How to fix this error?

Valuate the characteristic for the unit of measure in the batch
classification. You can display the current batch classification via
the "Classification" pushbutton.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XU031 - Character. val. at unit of measure is 0. -> conversion at mat.plan.value ?

  The SAP error message XU031 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) conversion in the context of material planning. Specifically, the error message states that the character value at the unit of measure is 0, which suggests that there is a problem with the conversion factors or the configuration of the units of measure in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect UoM Configuration: The unit of measure for the material may not be properly defined in the system, or the conversion factors between different units of measure may be missing or set to zero.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may have incomplete or incorrect entries related to the unit of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process where the unit of measure was incorrectly specified or left blank.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may be causing issues with how units of measure are handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) and verify that the unit of measure is correctly defined and that the conversion factors are set properly.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is defined and that all necessary conversion factors between different units of measure are present.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the UoM fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the relevant transactions (e.g., during material creation or planning).
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is not interfering with the standard UoM handling in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the material master data and UoM settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the XU031 error message in SAP.