How To Fix FRMLMSC138 - No conversion factor for piece is specified for specification &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLMSC - RMS-FRM: Miscellaneous Messages for Formula

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No conversion factor for piece is specified for specification &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Edit the value assignment type <ZK>Conversion Factor for Piece</> in
specification management in the property tree of the named
specification. You find it under <ZK>Physical-Chemical Properties</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLMSC138 - No conversion factor for piece is specified for specification &1 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLMSC138 indicates that there is no conversion factor specified for a piece in the material specification. This typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when dealing with specifications for materials that have different units of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factor: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a conversion factor for the specified unit of measure (UoM) for the material in question. This can happen if the material has been defined with multiple units of measure, but the conversion factor between them has not been set up.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, particularly in the units of measure section.
  Specification Issues: The specification for the material may not have been properly defined or linked to the correct units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Units of Measure" tab to ensure that the necessary units of measure are defined.
  Ensure that a conversion factor is specified for the relevant units of measure.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factor is missing, you can define it by going to the "Basic Data" view of the material master and entering the appropriate conversion factors for the units of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Specifications:
  
  Check the specifications associated with the material (transaction code C202 for specifications).
  Ensure that the specifications are correctly linked to the material and that all necessary data is filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to set up the conversion factors or specifications, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  C202: Display Material Specification
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master data and specifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FRMLMSC138 error and ensure that your material specifications are correctly configured.