How To Fix L4702 - For unit of measure & no conversion factor maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• Message number: 702

• Message text: For unit of measure & no conversion factor maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L4702 - For unit of measure & no conversion factor maintained ?

  The SAP error message L4702, which states "For unit of measure & no conversion factor maintained," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material master data when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) settings for a material. This error indicates that the system cannot find a conversion factor for the specified unit of measure, which is necessary for processing transactions involving that material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factor: The most common cause of this error is that the conversion factor between the base unit of measure and the specified unit of measure has not been maintained in the material master data.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used in the transaction may not be valid or recognized for the material in question.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data setup, such as incomplete or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the L4702 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that the unit of measure settings are correct.
  Verify that the base unit of measure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factor is missing, you can maintain it by using transaction code MM02 to edit the material master.
  Navigate to the "Units of Measure" view and add the necessary conversion factors for the relevant units of measure.
  
  
  
  Validate Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is valid and has been defined in the system.
  Check if the unit of measure is part of the allowed units for the material.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Settings:
  
  If your organization has custom settings or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard unit of measure functionality.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: You can configure units of measure in SAP through the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO), under Logistics > Material Management > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing units of measure and material master data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L4702 error and ensure that the necessary conversion factors are maintained for the units of measure in question.