How To Fix M5381 - No conversion possible

M5381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 381

• Message text: No conversion possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5381 - No conversion possible ?

  The SAP error message M5381 "No conversion possible" typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to convert a quantity from one unit of measure to another due to a missing or incorrect conversion factor.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause is that the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative 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 in question.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as incorrect settings in the material master or issues with the configuration of units of measure.
  Unit of Measure Group Issues: The unit of measure group assigned to the material may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material