How To Fix 30071 - No conversion factors could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No conversion factors could be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30071 - No conversion factors could be determined ?

  The SAP error message "30071 No conversion factors could be determined" typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when the system is unable to find a valid conversion factor for a unit of measure (UoM) during a transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to post goods movements, create purchase orders, or perform inventory counts.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure Conversion: The most common cause is that the necessary conversion factors between different units of measure for a material are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have the correct UoM settings or may be incomplete.
  Inactive or Incorrect UoM: The unit of measure being used may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material management module, particularly in the settings related to units of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Units of Measure" view.
  Ensure that the required UoMs and their conversion factors are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master. This can be done in the "Units of Measure" section by adding the necessary UoMs and their corresponding conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the units of measure in the configuration (transaction code OME1 for defining UoM).
  Ensure that the UoMs are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive UoMs:
  
  If the UoM being used is inactive, you may need to activate it or use a different UoM that is active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on UoM configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OME1: Define Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management.