How To Fix CK717 - Unit of measure & could not be converted to unit of measure &

CK717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Unit of measure & could not be converted to unit of measure &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to convert a quantity of material &V3& of the unit of
measure &V1& into unit of measure &V2&.

System Response

Assigning &V1& to &V2& is not defined in table T006 or in the material
master of material &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Check table T006 or the material master of material &V3&, to see if
there is a proper relationship between units of measure &V1& and &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK717 - Unit of measure & could not be converted to unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message CK717 typically indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of units of measure (UoM) in the context of material valuation or cost calculation. This error can occur in various transactions, particularly in the Material Ledger or during the costing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The system may not have the necessary conversion factors defined for the units of measure involved. For example, if you are trying to convert from kilograms to grams, the conversion factor must be defined in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The units of measure may not be properly configured in the material master or in the relevant settings. This can include issues with the base unit of measure or alternative units of measure.
  
  
  Inconsistent UoM Usage: The error can occur if there is an inconsistency in how units of measure are used across different documents or transactions. For example, if a material is defined