How To Fix 8B317 - Unit of measure &1 cannot be converted to &2

8B317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 cannot be converted to &2

What causes this issue?

To calculate certain taxes (e.g. 'IPI Pauta' or 'Sub.Trib.') in
Brazilian tax calculation, you have to convert quantities using various
units of measure. This conversion is not possible using the units of
measure you have specified.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the conversion rules for the units of measure specified or use
other units of measure for this particular business transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B317 - Unit of measure &1 cannot be converted to &2 ?

  The SAP error message 8B317 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of units of measure (UoM) in the system. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to convert a specified unit of measure (&1) to another unit of measure (&2). This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the two units of measure may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be valid or recognized in the context of the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or the unit of measure settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the units of measure being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Go to the material master