How To Fix FCO220 - Error during conversion into base unit of measure: document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO - Messages for Failure Cost Processing FCO

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Error during conversion into base unit of measure: document &1

What causes this issue?

The system could not convert from the base unit of measure of the
confirmation into the base unit of measure for one of the material
items in the document.

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

System Response

The document is not valuated.

How to fix this error?

In the material master data, maintain the conversion factors for the
base unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO220 - Error during conversion into base unit of measure: document &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCO220 indicates that there was an issue during the conversion of a quantity into the base unit of measure for a specific document. This error typically arises in the context of financial or material document processing, where the system is trying to convert quantities from one unit of measure to another, but encounters a problem.
  Causes of FCO220 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The base unit of measure for the material or item may not be correctly defined in the system. This can happen if the unit of measure is not maintained in the material master.
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors between the different units of measure are not defined or are incorrect, the system will not be able to perform the conversion.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect quantities or units being entered in the document.
  
  
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may be incomplete or not properly set up, particularly in relation to units of measure.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that affect how units of measure are handled, they may introduce errors.
  
  
  Solutions to FCO220 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master record for the affected item is correctly set up. Ensure that the base unit of measure is defined and that all necessary units of measure and conversion factors are maintained.
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings: Go to the transaction code OMW1 (for maintaining units of measure) and check if the conversion factors are correctly defined for the relevant units.
  
  
  Validate Document Data: Review the document that triggered the error. Ensure that the quantities and units of measure entered are valid and consistent with the material master.
  
  
  Check for Custom Code: If there are any custom developments or enhancements that might affect unit of measure conversions, review them for potential issues.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the conversion works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to check and modify material data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on unit of measure handling and configuration.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FCO220 error and implement a solution to resolve it.