How To Fix KJ492 - Problems with quantity conversion of & into & for line ID &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Problems with quantity conversion of & into & for line ID &

What causes this issue?

A unit of measure is assigned to the line ID. Cost elements with units
of measure are assigned to this line ID that cannot be converted to the
unit of measure of the line ID.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The following actions would be possible:
Check the conversion of the unit of measure
Check whether the line ID should have a quantity update, and check the
unit of measure that was assigned to the line ID in the update.
Check the assignment - it may be that a cost element is assigned to the
wrong line ID.
Check whether the origin of the material is also updated.
Note that if a line ID was updated to an object with a particular unit
of measure, the unit of measure of the line ID on this object cannot be
changed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ492 - Problems with quantity conversion of & into & for line ID & ?

  The SAP error message KJ492 indicates that there is a problem with the quantity conversion for a specific line item in a transaction. This error typically arises in the context of materials management or production planning when the system is unable to convert quantities between different units of measure (UoM) correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The units of measure for the material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This can include missing conversion factors or incorrect definitions.
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure are not defined, the system will not be able to perform the conversion.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the quantities involved, such as entering a quantity that does not correspond to the defined conversion factors.
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to issues with quantity conversions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the units of measure and conversion factors. Ensure that all necessary units of measure are defined and that the conversion factors are correct.
  Define Conversion Factors: If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master under the "Units of Measure" view. Make sure to include the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure with their respective conversion factors.
  Review Transaction Data: Check the transaction data where the error occurred. Ensure that the quantities entered are valid and correspond to the defined units of measure.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on setting up units of measure and conversions.
  Test the Changes: After making any changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: You can find more information on how to configure units of measure in SAP Help or through the SAP community forums.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP technical team or support for further investigation.