How To Fix GL541 - CCtr &, act.type &, cst elmnt & do not have a U/M that can be converted

GL541 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 541

• Message text: CCtr &, act.type &, cst elmnt & do not have a U/M that can be converted

What causes this issue?

If different units of measure occur in a cost element segment (cost
center, activity type, fiscal year, cost element and origin) during the
summarization, the system tries to convert these different units of
measure (for example, KG -> TO). Under certain conditions, it is not
possible to convert these units (for example, KG -> H).
In this case, the system issues a warning message.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GL541 - Details

• The SAP error message GL541 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of units of measure (U/M) for a cost element in a cost center. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a cost center, activity type, or cost element that does not have a defined unit of measure that can be converted to the required unit of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The cost center, activity type, or cost element does not have a unit of measure defined in the system.
  Incompatible Units of Measure: The units of measure defined for the cost element or activity type are not compatible with the units being used in the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module related to the cost center or activity type settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 (for cost elements) or KP26 (for