How To Fix 5B528 - Specify a conversion factor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5B -

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Specify a conversion factor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5B528 - Specify a conversion factor ?

  The SAP error message 5B528 ("Specify a conversion factor") typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when there is an issue related to unit of measure conversions. This error indicates that the system requires a conversion factor to be defined for the units of measure being used in a transaction, but it has not been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factor: The most common cause is that the conversion factor between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure has not been defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used in the transaction may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, particularly in the units of measure section.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Conversion Factor:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" view.
  Ensure that the conversion factor is specified for the relevant units of measure. For example, if you are converting from kilograms to grams, you should specify that 1 kg = 1000 g.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Verify that the units of measure being used in the transaction are correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly set up and that all necessary alternative units of measure have been defined with their respective conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out properly.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP MM (Materials Management) team or a functional consultant to ensure that the material master is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to repeat the transaction that caused the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.