How To Fix CPE_IPC581 - Conversion factor not found for the conversion of &1 into &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE_IPC - CPE: Message Class for Pricing Engine Part

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Conversion factor not found for the conversion of &1 into &2

What causes this issue?

No conversion factor could be found for the following conversion:
Condition type:,,&V3&
Term no.:,,&V4&
Unit of measure, from:,,&V1&
Unit of measure, to:,,&V2&

System Response

The formula could not be evaluated.

How to fix this error?

Check the units of measure. If they are correct and no conversion factor
is defined in the master data of the material or batch, a manual
conversion factor must be entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_IPC581 - Conversion factor not found for the conversion of &1 into &2 ?

  The SAP error message CPE_IPC581, which states "Conversion factor not found for the conversion of &1 into &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Planning (IPC) or when dealing with unit conversions in various modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined conversion factor for the specified units of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factor: The most common cause is that there is no conversion factor defined in the system for the units specified in the error message (represented by &1 and &2).
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The units of measure being used may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to units of measure or conversion factors in the relevant SAP modules.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CUNI for unit of measure maintenance) and check if the conversion factor between the two units of measure exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new conversion factor for the units in question.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Ensure that both units of measure (the source and target) are correctly defined in the system.
  Verify that they are active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials or objects involved in the transaction to ensure that the units of measure are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on unit of measure configuration and conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Maintenance
  CUN1: Create Unit of Measure
  CUN2: Change Unit of Measure
  CUN3: Display Unit of Measure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to unit of measure settings.
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPE_IPC581 error and ensure that the necessary conversion factors are in place for your SAP system.