How To Fix IDFISK029 - Conversion for the unit of measure &1 to external format missing

IDFISK029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFISK -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Conversion for the unit of measure &1 to external format missing

What causes this issue?

Unit of measure not converted to external format.

System Response

System cannot generate a correct XML file.

How to fix this error?

Make sure the unit of measure is converted to an external unit and start
the report again.
To convert unit of measures to an external format see Customizing
activity
<DS:SIMG.CONVERT TO EXTERNAL UNIT OF ME> Convert to external unit of
measure</>

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IDFISK029 - Details

• The SAP error message IDFISK029, which states "Conversion for the unit of measure &1 to external format missing," typically occurs when there is an issue with the conversion of a unit of measure (UoM) in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data entry, report generation, or when processing transactions that involve units of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Conversion Entries: The primary cause of this error is that there are no defined conversion factors for the specified unit of measure (&1) in the system. This can happen if the unit of measure is custom or not properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The unit of measure may not be correctly set up in the relevant tables (e.g., T006, T006A) or may not have a corresponding entry in the conversion table (e.g., T006).
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as using a unit of measure that