How To Fix COTU008 - Partial quantity becomes zero by conversion from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COTU - Messages for Partial Conversion Planned Order -> Prod. Order

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Partial quantity becomes zero by conversion from & to &

What causes this issue?

When converting the specified partial quantity of the unit of measure
&V1& to the unit of measure &V2& the order quantity of the production
order becomes zero after rounding.

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?

Check the partial quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COTU008 - Partial quantity becomes zero by conversion from & to & ?

  The SAP error message COTU008, which states "Partial quantity becomes zero by conversion from & to &," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when there is an issue with the conversion of quantities between different units of measure (UoM). This error indicates that a conversion process has resulted in a quantity that is effectively zero, which is not acceptable in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Conversion Issues: The error often arises when the system attempts to convert a quantity from one unit of measure to another, and the conversion factor leads to a result of zero. This can happen if:
  
  The original quantity is too small relative to the conversion factor.
  The conversion factor is incorrectly defined or set to zero.
  There is a mismatch in the units of measure defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the transaction can lead to this error, such as entering a quantity that is not compatible with the expected units of measure.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Problems in the configuration of the material master or the settings for the specific transaction can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Master: Review the material master data for the affected item. Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that the conversion factors are appropriate.
  
  
  Review the Transaction Data: Check the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the quantities entered are valid and that they correspond to the expected units of measure.
  
  
  Adjust Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors are incorrect, update them in the material master or the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Test with Different Quantities: If possible, try entering different quantities to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is related to specific values.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on unit of measure conversions and related settings.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): Understanding how UoM works in SAP is crucial. Each material can have multiple UoMs, and the system uses conversion factors to translate between them.
  Material Master Data: This is a critical component in SAP that contains all the information about a material, including its units of measure and conversion factors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check and modify material master data.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the COTU008 error effectively.