How To Fix KV160 - Material: &. Conversion from & to base unit of measure not possible (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Material: &. Conversion from & to base unit of measure not possible (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV160 - Material: &. Conversion from & to base unit of measure not possible (&) ?

  The SAP error message KV160 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a material's quantity from one unit of measure to its base unit of measure. This typically occurs when the system cannot find a valid conversion factor between the specified unit of measure and the base unit of measure for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause is that the conversion factors between the specified unit of measure and the base unit of measure are not defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be valid for the material or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data itself, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system related to units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly defined and that the conversion factors for the relevant units of measure are set up.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master. This can be done in the "Units of Measure" section of the material master.
  You can also use transaction code CUNI to maintain units of measure and their conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Validate Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the unit of measure is defined in the unit of measure table (transaction code CUNI).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration, check the settings related to units of measure in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Units of Measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  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 conversions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KV160 error message in SAP.