How To Fix KI227 - Unit of measure & cannot be converted to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 227

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

What causes this issue?

In CO the cost element &V3& must be maintained so that quantities are
posted in &V2& or a unit convertible to &V2&.

System Response

The SAP System reminds you to make an entry in a unit of measure
convertible to &V2&, but allows posting with a different or no unit of
quantity. The posted quantity is updated in CO as a line item and not
as a totals record. A note is written in the totals record that a
posting has been made in an unconvertible unit of measure.

How to fix this error?

If possible, enter a unit of quantity convertible to &V2&.
Otherwise consult your accounting department to see whether quantities
have to be recorded in account &V3&. You define this in cost
center/order planning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI227 - Unit of measure & cannot be converted to & ?

  The SAP error message KI227, which states "Unit of measure & cannot be converted to &," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) used in cost allocations or postings. This error indicates that the system is unable to convert one unit of measure to another due to a mismatch or lack of conversion factors.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause is that there are no defined conversion factors between the two units of measure involved in the transaction.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure used in the transaction may not be valid for the material or cost object.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the units of measure settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to the use of incorrect units of measure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Conversion Factors:
  
  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 factors.
  
  
  
  Verify Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure used in the transaction is valid for the material or cost object. You can check this in the material master (transaction code MM03) or the relevant cost object.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) under the relevant controlling or material management sections.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to manual data entry, ensure that the correct units of measure are being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  MM03: Display Material
  COKA: Display Cost Object
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to unit of measure conversions.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect unit of measure handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KI227 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.