How To Fix 06080 - Where units of measure differ, please enter conversion factors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Where units of measure differ, please enter conversion factors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06080 - Where units of measure differ, please enter conversion factors ?

  The SAP error message 06080, "Where units of measure differ, please enter conversion factors," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the units of measure (UoM) between different components or materials in a transaction, such as during the creation of a purchase order, sales order, or inventory movement. This error indicates that SAP requires a conversion factor to reconcile the different units of measure being used.
  Cause:
  
  Different Units of Measure: The most common cause is that the materials or items involved in the transaction are defined with different units of measure. For example, one item might be measured in kilograms (kg) while another is in grams (g).
  Missing Conversion Factors: The system does not have a defined conversion factor between the two units of measure, which is necessary for SAP to process the transaction.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" view.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the different units of measure are defined. For example, if you have a material in kg and g, you should define that 1 kg = 1000 g.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data is correctly set up for all relevant materials involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and that all alternative units of measure have appropriate conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Units of Measure:
  
  When entering data in transactions, ensure that you are using the correct units of measure that match the defined units in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about how to set up or modify the material master data, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague who has experience with SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing units of measure and material master data.
  Training: Consider SAP training sessions or materials that cover material management and unit of measure handling.
  
  By addressing the mismatch in units of measure and ensuring that conversion factors are properly defined, you should be able to resolve the error message 06080 in SAP.