How To Fix K8717 - Unit of measure (UM) & cannot be converted to UM & of base planning obj.

K8717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Unit of measure (UM) & cannot be converted to UM & of base planning obj.

What causes this issue?

In the resource master data record, you have linked the unit of measure
&V1& of the resource with the unit of measure &V2& of the base planning
object (external number: &V3&).
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However, this is only permitted if the units of measure can be
converted into one another. This means that both units of measure must
have the same dimension (for example, time, length or weight). Your
entry does not meet this condition.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8717 - Unit of measure (UM) & cannot be converted to UM & of base planning obj. ?

  The SAP error message K8717 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) conversion in the context of a base planning object, typically in the context of cost planning or controlling. This error usually arises when the system is unable to convert one unit of measure to another due to a missing or incorrect configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the units of measure are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure used in the planning object may not be compatible with the base unit of measure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or the relevant settings in the controlling module.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the units of measure in the master data or transaction data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMN1 to check the