How To Fix CO098 - Conversion between unit of entry and base unit of measure not possible

CO098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Conversion between unit of entry and base unit of measure not possible

What causes this issue?

The unit which you have entered cannot be converted into the base unit
of measure, since no conversion parameters have been entered in
Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different unit of measure, or define how the units are to be
converted in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CO098 - Details

• The SAP error message CO098, which states "Conversion between unit of entry and base unit of measure not possible," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or production planning when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) conversion for a material or product. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of production orders, cost estimates, or when performing inventory transactions.
  Causes of CO098 Error
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause is that the conversion factors between the unit of entry (the unit you are trying to use) and the base unit of measure (the standard unit defined in the material master) are not defined in the material master record.
  
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Settings: The unit of measure settings in the material master may be incorrect or incomplete. This includes the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure.
  
  
  Inactive or Incorrectly