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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the unit of measure settings that prevent the conversion from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or related tables.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) to define the necessary conversion factors between the two units of measure.
  Ensure that the conversion factors are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that the conversion factors are present.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration path for material management.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the units of measure being used in transactions are valid and correctly spelled. Sometimes, a simple typo can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on unit of measure conversions and related settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Manage unit of measure conversions.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to unit of measure conversions.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in the conversion process, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect how unit conversions are handled.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.