How To Fix 6Q007 - Unit of measure conversion failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6Q - Message Class for Electronic Commerce Add-On

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Unit of measure conversion failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6Q007 - Unit of measure conversion failed ?

  The SAP error message 6Q007: Unit of measure conversion failed typically occurs when there is an issue with converting units of measure in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the processing of goods movements, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders and sales orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The unit of measure (UoM) conversion factors may not be defined in the system for the specific UoMs involved in the transaction.
  Incorrect UoM Settings: The UoM settings in the material master or the configuration may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Inconsistent UoM Usage: The system may be trying to convert between UoMs that are not compatible or are not set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the UoM fields during transaction processing.
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary UoM data configured properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMN3 to check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the UoMs are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the UoM settings in the Basic Data and Purchasing views to ensure that the UoMs are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them using transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion).
  Add the necessary conversion factors for the UoMs involved.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries made during the transaction to ensure that the correct UoMs are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on UoM configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): A standard quantity used to measure the amount of a product (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters).
  Material Master: A central repository of information related to materials in SAP, including UoM settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion), and OMN3 (UoM Configuration).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 6Q007 error in SAP.