How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_QF087 - At least one conversion factor (UoM) is missing; shadow item &1|&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_QF -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: At least one conversion factor (UoM) is missing; shadow item &1|&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_QF087 - At least one conversion factor (UoM) is missing; shadow item &1|&2 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_QF087 indicates that there is a missing conversion factor for a unit of measure (UoM) in the context of a shadow item. This typically occurs in scenarios involving material management, inventory, or financial postings where different units of measure are used.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A material is being processed that has multiple units of measure defined, but one or more conversion factors between these units are missing.
  The system is unable to find a valid conversion factor for the specified shadow item, which is often a temporary representation of a material in a different unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material (transaction code MM03).
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" view.
  Ensure that all necessary units of measure are defined and that conversion factors between them are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Conversion Factors:
  
  If any conversion factors are missing, you can add them by editing the material master data.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and that all other units of measure have valid conversion factors to and from the base unit.
  
  
  
  Check for Shadow Items:
  
  Identify the shadow item mentioned in the error message (the placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced with specific item identifiers).
  Verify if the shadow item is correctly set up in the system and has the necessary conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to units of measure in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) under Logistics or Material Management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing units of measure and conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on managing units of measure and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message /ACCGO/CAS_QF087.