How To Fix KFPR116 - Unit of measure & cannot be converted to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFPR - Transfer Prices for Individual Projects

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Unit of measure & cannot be converted to &

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure you choose (&V1&) cannot be converted into unit of
measure &V2& for cost/revenue element &V3&.
Postings have already been made to cost/revenue element &V3& using unit
of measure &V2&. For this reason, it must be possilb to convert unit of
measure &V1& into &V2&.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KFPR116 - Unit of measure & cannot be converted to & ?

  The SAP error message KFPR116 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of units of measure (UoM) in a transaction or process. This error typically arises when the system is unable to convert one unit of measure to another due to a missing or incorrect configuration in the unit of measure settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the two units of measure are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be valid for the material or transaction type.
  Inconsistent UoM Settings: The settings for the units of measure in the material master or other relevant master data may be inconsistent or incorrect.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or error in the entry of the unit of measure in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) to check if the conversion factors between the two units of measure are defined.
  If not, you will need to create the necessary conversion entries.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and check the units of measure assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the transaction data where the error occurred to ensure that the correct units of measure are being used.
  Look for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to unit of measure settings and conversions for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative unit, sales unit) and how they relate to each other.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the relevant views in the material master that pertain to units of measure, such as Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales views.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to unit of measure include:
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  CUNI (Maintain Unit of Measure Conversion)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KFPR116 error in SAP.