How To Fix AJ359 - Error occurred in quantity conversion regarding number of conversions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Error occurred in quantity conversion regarding number of conversions

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred in billing during quantity conversion for
device &v1&, register &v2&.
The conversions for schema step &v3& with to-date &v4& in the internal
table IVB cannot be calculated consistently since the number of
conversions for the time slices corresponding to this schema step (from
the internal table IUMASTER) are not always the same.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ359 - Error occurred in quantity conversion regarding number of conversions ?

  The SAP error message AJ359, which states "Error occurred in quantity conversion regarding number of conversions," typically arises during the processing of materials or inventory transactions where there is an issue with converting quantities between different units of measure (UoM). This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The units of measure for the material may not be properly defined in the material master data.
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure.
  Decimal Places Configuration: The number of decimal places allowed for the quantity may not match the conversion factors defined.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to issues during quantity conversion.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as different units of measure being used in different transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly defined and that conversion factors are specified.
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors:
  
  Ensure that the conversion factors between different units of measure are correctly set up in the material master.
  Check if the conversion factors are appropriate for the quantities being processed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Decimal Places:
  
  Verify the decimal places configuration for the material and ensure it aligns with the expected values for the quantities being converted.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the material master or related data that could have caused inconsistencies.
  Ensure that all relevant transactions are using the same unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates regarding this error message. There may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM01 (Create Material) are useful for checking and updating material master data.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The configuration of units of measure can be found in the customizing settings under Logistics > General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Units of Measure.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on material management and unit of measure handling.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.