How To Fix IU626 - No conversion candidates exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 626

• Message text: No conversion candidates exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU626 - No conversion candidates exist ?

  The SAP error message IU626 "No conversion candidates exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP's material management or inventory management modules, particularly when dealing with unit of measure (UoM) conversions. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid conversion factor for the specified unit of measure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause is that the conversion factors between the units of measure are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be valid or recognized in the context of the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data or the unit of measure settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the units of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the required units of measure and their conversion factors are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master under the "Units of Measure" view.
  Use transaction code MM02 to edit the material master and add the necessary conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Verify Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system (transaction code OMT3).
  Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that the conversion factors are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the data for any inconsistencies or errors that might be causing the issue.
  Ensure that the material is correctly set up in all relevant views.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on unit of measure conversions and related settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OMT3: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IU626 error in your SAP system.