How To Fix 06081 - Conversion between & and & effected using factor 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Conversion between & and & effected using factor 1

What causes this issue?

An order price quantity has been defined for this item. Either you have
not specified the conversion factor for the purchase order unit &V1& ->
purchase order price unit &V2& or you have set it to 1 in the system
settings.

System Response

1 &V1& will be converted as 1 &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06081 - Conversion between & and & effected using factor 1 ?

  The SAP error message "06081 Conversion between & and & effected using factor 1" typically occurs during data conversion processes, particularly when dealing with unit conversions in SAP. This message indicates that a conversion between two different units of measure (UoM) has been attempted, but the system is using a conversion factor of 1, which means that the two units are effectively treated as equivalent.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The error often arises when the units of measure involved in the conversion are not properly defined in the system. This can happen if the conversion factors between the units are not set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Issues: It may also occur due to incorrect data entry where the same unit is mistakenly used for different purposes, leading to confusion in conversions.
  Master Data Issues: If the material master or other relevant master data does not have the correct unit of measure settings, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings: 
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) in SAP.
  Verify that the conversion factors between the units of measure are correctly defined. If they are not, you may need to create or adjust the conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the relevant materials.
  Ensure that the units of measure are correctly assigned and that the conversion factors are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Ensure that users are entering data correctly and using the appropriate units of measure. Training or guidelines may be necessary to prevent future occurrences.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CUNI for managing unit of measure conversions.
  MM03 for viewing material master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Training: Consider providing training for users on how to handle units of measure and conversions in SAP to minimize errors.
  
  
  By addressing the configuration and data entry issues, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.