How To Fix MA273 - Conversion factor not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Conversion factor not set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA273 - Conversion factor not set ?

  The SAP error message MA273 "Conversion factor not set" typically occurs in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with material master data or when trying to perform transactions that involve unit of measure conversions. This error indicates that the system cannot find a conversion factor for the specified units of measure for a material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factor: The most common cause is that the conversion factor between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure is not defined in the material master data.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used in the transaction may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not be fully maintained, or there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Check the "Units of Measure" view to