How To Fix KW408 - Conversion of quantity/activity unit &/& not possible for object &.

KW408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Conversion of quantity/activity unit &/& not possible for object &.

What causes this issue?

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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?

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KW408 - Details

• The SAP error message KW408 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a quantity or activity unit for a specific object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other objects that require unit conversions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration: The unit of measure for the quantity or activity is not defined in the system, or the conversion factors between units are not set up correctly.
  
  
  Inconsistent Unit of Measure: The system is trying to convert between incompatible units of measure. For example, trying to convert a length measurement to a weight measurement.
  
  
  Incorrect Object Configuration: The object (e.g., cost center, internal order) may not be properly configured to handle the specified units of measure.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an