Quantity Conversion Interface

[Former Member]

Hi All!

May I know where can I obtain the Correction Factor software for Asphalt/Bitumen? It seems API do not have any software to accommodate Asphalt/Bitumen.

Thanks in advance.

Navin

[efstratios_pelekidis · Accepted solution]

Hi Navin,

I think it is included in standard API delivery (tables 5a for API gravity, 53a for Absolute Density and 23a for relative density). Additionally I notice there is an SAP function (OIB_QCI_ASPHALT_VCF) in the conversion groups settings.

Hope that helps,

Stratis Pelekidis

[Former Member]

Hi Stratis!

I noticed the OIB_QCI_ASPHALT_VCF via SE37 too. However, this function as stated in SAP Notes calls from API's VCF software.

I contacted API directly on the actual table utilized for the correction but they insists that all version of the software does not come with the correction factors for Asphalt / Bitumen.

Would appreciate the assistance.

Thanks!

[efstratios_pelekidis]

Hi Navin,

I just want to clarify a couple of things, because we may be using different terminology:

In standard delivery conversion group ASPA is given for asphalt conversions to a basis of 15 CEL, by using absolute density.

In my understanding VCF is just the ratio of corrected to measured volume.

VCF for SAP is the volumetric conversion factor, which can be visible in the reading group (customizing transaction o587). In standard delivery no reading group contains VCF.

ASPA is linked to ASTM tables and the function

OIB_QCI_ASPHALT_VCF, which in 4.6c cannot be executed per se.

My suggestion is:

Create a new Conversion Group (eg ZASP)

Create a new reading group including VCF (VOLCORRFA1, 2 or C parameter name) (eg ZASP).

Link the 2.

Create a new function module by copying the given one and following the instructions of SAP message O0 027.

Assign this one instead of function OIB_QCI_ASPHALT_VCF to your conversion group.

And of course test thoroughly...

Best regards,

Stratis

[Former Member]

Hi Stratis!

I have just confirmed that VCF applies correction in both volume and / or density.

For Volume:

Table 54A - Generalized Crude Oils

Table 54B - Generalized Products (Non-Bitumen)

For Density:

Table 53A - Generalized Crude Oils

Table 53B - Generalized Products (Non-Bitumen)

As for Bitumen, I have confirmed that the volume correction is applied via Table 1 (Celsius) of ASTM's D4311. I have also learned that a simple formula can be applied to represent the correction factor in volume but I am not too sure how to do so. I have no information on the correction factor in density.

API has a VCF software with all the required tables for Crude and Products correction. It is basically a C Code based Tables for automated corrections via QCI. Its just a matter of pointing the QCI to the C Codes.

I believe there should a C Code based table(s) to apply the Bitumen correction for SAP or any other external applications. I do not know where to purchase this C Code based table as to pump it into SAP for automated corrections.

Stratis, when you say that ASPA is linked to ASTM tables, are you trying to say that the formula / table(s) is already pumped into SAP, so by performing the steps you explained, I am able to generate and apply the correction?

Appreciate your reply on this.

Thanks!

[Former Member]

Hi Navin,

The tables you have mentioned are more specifically for oil products such as diesel.

Yes you are right there are C function modules which are used for generating correction factors.

No when one says that ASPA or for that matter any other conversion group which is linked to ASTM does not mean that the table and formulas are already pumped into SAP.

As a standard ASPA appears as a conversion group. But you need to link it to external function modules or abap modules for generating correction factors.

For yhe C codes i'm not very sure but you can contact these guys at www.quantityware.com.

Moreover the ABAP function module according to OSS notes is only an example function module not tested by SAP and also not shipped with the standard function modules.

So i dont think copying and using it might help as it is not available in most cases.

But most systems i have seen call both the c code and the abap module for asphalt.

Hope this information will be of some help to you.

Regards,

Gaurav

[Former Member]

Hi,

How are you? I hope that you are fine. I have 2 questions.

1. How can I define a new additional Unit? e.g. UG2 ( US Galloons at 12C).

I have created a UoM group e.g. ZZ9 and wanted to add a new unit UG2 (US Galloons at 12C). please note that UG2 (US Galloons at 12C) does not exist in the system.

2 Do you have some notes/ documents on Movement on Board in TD?

Thanks in advance.