How To Fix FRMLCALC010 - Conversion from &2 to &3 is not possible for material or substance &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLCALC - Formula Calculations

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Conversion from &2 to &3 is not possible for material or substance &1

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to convert &V2& to &V3& for an input or an output.
Conversion is done either via the corresponding properties of the
specification or via alternative units of measure from the material
master. Neither of these conversions was possible.

System Response

The system will attempt to run the conversion again using other sources.
If this is not possible, other messages will be displayed.
<ZH>Example:</>
The system attempted to convert KG to L via the density. This was not
possible and the system issued this message. The system will then
attempt to convert KG to ST and then the resulting ST to L. If this is
not possible, the system will issue another message.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLCALC010 - Conversion from &2 to &3 is not possible for material or substance &1 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLCALC010 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a value from one unit of measure to another for a specific material or substance. This error typically arises in the context of formula calculations, where the system is unable to convert a quantity from one unit to another due to incompatible units or missing conversion factors.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Units: The units of measure for the source and target are not compatible. For example, trying to convert from liters to kilograms without a defined density.
  Missing Conversion Factors: The necessary conversion factors between the units are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in unit conversion.
  Formula Configuration Issues: The formula being used may have incorrect or incomplete settings that prevent proper calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Verify that the units of measure for the material or substance are correctly defined in the material master.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the units are properly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, etc.) to ensure that all necessary information is correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the SAP system. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for units of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Formula Configuration:
  
  Review the formula configuration in the relevant transaction (e.g., C201 for formula management) to ensure that all components and their units are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling unit conversions and formula calculations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the formula or calculation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  C201 (Create/Change Formula)
  C202 (Display Formula)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and formula configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management or formula management within SAP.