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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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&).
<DS:TRAN.KKE3>Display base planning object</>
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.

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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 unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Check the units of measure assigned to the material and ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master under the "Units of Measure" view.
  
  
  
  Check Base Planning Object:
  
  Ensure that the base planning object is correctly set up and that the units of measure used are compatible.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on unit of measure handling in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  OMN1 - Maintain Units of Measure
  CKM3N - Display Material Costing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the K8717 error in SAP.