How To Fix 61225 - Conversion between units of measure &1 / &2 for material &3 not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Conversion between units of measure &1 / &2 for material &3 not possible

What causes this issue?

The system has attempted to convert the requirement quantity for
material &V3& from unit of measure &V1& to unit of measure &V2&.
However, an error has occurred.

System Response

The conversion had to be terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the units of measure and the factors for converting the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61225 - Conversion between units of measure &1 / &2 for material &3 not possible ?

  The SAP error message 61225 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion between two units of measure (UoM) for a specific material. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid conversion factor between the specified units of measure for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause is that the conversion factors between the two units of measure are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The units of measure used may not be compatible or may not exist in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to issues with unit conversions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure tab to ensure that the required units of measure are defined for the material.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master. This can be done in the units of measure section of the material master.
  Use transaction code MM02 to edit the material master and add the necessary conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the units of measure are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Units of Measure to review and maintain unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have custom units of measure, ensure that they are properly defined and linked to the standard units of measure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the conversion again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on units of measure and material master data management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 61225 and ensure that unit conversions for the specified material are functioning correctly.