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

06080 - Overview

• 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