How To Fix 61175 - Conversion of unit of measure &1 to unit of measure &2 not possible

61175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Conversion of unit of measure &1 to unit of measure &2 not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61175 - Conversion of unit of measure &1 to unit of measure &2 not possible ?

  The SAP error message 61175, which states "Conversion of unit of measure &1 to unit of measure &2 not possible," typically occurs when there is an issue with converting one unit of measure (UoM) to another in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the processing of materials, inventory management, or sales orders.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause is that there are no defined conversion factors between the two units of measure in the system. For example, if you are trying to convert from kilograms to pounds, and there is no conversion factor defined, this error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The units of measure being used may not be compatible or may not exist in the system. This can happen if a user mistakenly enters a unit that is not recognized.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in