How To Fix FGD_CORE007 - Error converting quantity from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGD_CORE -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Error converting quantity from & to &

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to convert a quantity in the unit of measure &V1&
to the unit of measure &V2&. The system could not execute this
conversion.

System Response

Error &V3& occurred during the quantity conversion. Error number &V3&
was caused by the following:
04 : No conversion factors were found
08 : The units of measure have different dimensions
12 : The system divided by zero
16 : A value overflow occurred
20 : An entry is missing in the dimension table
24 : One of the units of measure does not exist

How to fix this error?

Based on the error number, check and correct the causes for error.
Contact your system administrator as well.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGD_CORE007 - Error converting quantity from & to & ?

  The SAP error message FGD_CORE007 typically indicates an issue with converting a quantity from one unit of measure to another. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the processing of goods movements, inventory management, or when dealing with sales orders and deliveries.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration: The units of measure involved in the transaction may not be properly defined or configured in the system. This can include missing conversion factors or incorrect settings in the material master.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as trying to convert a quantity that is not compatible with the defined units of measure.
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors between the units of measure are not maintained in the system, SAP will not be able to perform the conversion.
  
  
  Decimal Places: The number of decimal places defined for the units of measure may not match the quantity being processed, leading to conversion issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FGD_CORE007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can maintain them in the material master under the "Units of Measure" view.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the units of measure are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction data that triggered the error. Ensure that the quantities being processed are valid and compatible with the defined units of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Decimal Places:
  
  Verify that the decimal places for the units of measure are correctly defined and that the quantities being processed adhere to these definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in the conversion process, review any user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FGD_CORE007 error in SAP.