How To Fix GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ153 - Conversion factor &1 is being used by Equation &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ - Message class for Forecasting - Project Setup

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Conversion factor &1 is being used by Equation &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ153 - Conversion factor &1 is being used by Equation &2 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_FC_MANAGE_PROJ153, which states "Conversion factor &1 is being used by Equation &2," typically occurs in the context of financial or project management modules where conversion factors are used for calculations involving different units or currencies.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a specific conversion factor (denoted by &1) is currently in use by a particular equation (denoted by &2). This situation can arise in scenarios such as:
  
  Locked Conversion Factor: The conversion factor is locked or in use by another process or transaction, preventing modifications.
  Dependency Issues: The equation that is using the conversion factor may have dependencies that need to be resolved before changes can be made.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if a conversion factor is actively being referenced, it cannot be deleted or modified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the conversion factor is being used. You can do this