How To Fix 61496 - Conversion factor to unit of measure & for material & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Conversion factor to unit of measure & for material & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61496 - Conversion factor to unit of measure & for material & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 61496, which states "Conversion factor to unit of measure & for material & not maintained," typically occurs when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) configuration for a specific material in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a conversion factor for the specified unit of measure for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factor: The primary cause of this error is that the conversion factor between the base unit of measure and the specified unit of measure for the material has not been defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be valid or may not be set up correctly 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:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" views, depending on where the UoM is relevant.
  Check the "Units of Measure" section to see if the required unit of measure is listed.
  
  
  
  Maintain Conversion Factors:
  
  If the required unit of measure is not present, you can add it by going to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  In the "Units of Measure" section, add the missing unit of measure and specify the conversion factor to the base unit of measure.
  Ensure that the conversion factor is correctly defined (e.g., 1 unit of measure A = X units of measure B).
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure is defined in the system. You can check this in transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure).
  Verify that the unit of measure is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After updating the material master, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, units of measure are used to define how quantities of materials are measured (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters).
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, including data related to purchasing, inventory management, and sales.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.