How To Fix BE017 - No conversion factors necessary for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No conversion factors necessary for item &

What causes this issue?

You have entered quantity and price quantity units which are:
identical, or
converted by the system automatically
such as grams into kilograms.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE017 - No conversion factors necessary for item & ?

  The SAP error message BE017 ("No conversion factors necessary for item &") typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when the system is unable to find the necessary conversion factors for a specific item during a transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to post goods movements, create purchase orders, or perform inventory adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The item in question does not have any conversion factors defined in the material master data. This can happen if the item is newly created or if the conversion factors were not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure (UoM) used in the transaction may not match the UoM defined in the material master.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material types or the settings related to units of measure in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material master or the transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the item in question.
  Check the "Units of Measure" view to ensure that the necessary conversion factors are defined.
  If they are missing, you can add the required conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure used in the transaction is valid and corresponds to the units defined in the material master.
  If necessary, adjust the unit of measure in the transaction to match the material master.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for units of measure in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., SPRO settings for material management).
  Ensure that the material type and other related settings are correctly configured to allow for the necessary conversions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant reports or transactions to check for data inconsistencies in the material master or related tables.
  If inconsistencies are found, they may need to be corrected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  Unit of Measure Configuration: SPRO -> Logistics General -> Material Master -> Basic Settings -> Define Units of Measure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BE017 error and ensure that the necessary conversion factors are in place for the item in question.