How To Fix ME699 - Quantity conversion doesn't happen if no condition exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Quantity conversion doesn't happen if no condition exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME699 - Quantity conversion doesn't happen if no condition exists ?

  The SAP error message ME699, which states "Quantity conversion doesn't happen if no condition exists," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when there is an issue with the quantity conversion between different units of measure (UoM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The error usually indicates that there are no condition records defined for the pricing or quantity conversion in the system. This means that the system cannot find any relevant data to perform the necessary conversion.
  Unit of Measure Settings: The units of measure defined for the materials in question may not be properly set up, or there may be inconsistencies in the way they are defined in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the pricing procedure or the condition types may not be correctly set up to handle the conversion of quantities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code MEK1 (Create Condition) or MEK2 (Change Condition) to check if the necessary condition records exist for the material and vendor combination.
  If they do not exist, create the required condition records.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to review the material master data. Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that the conversion factors are set up properly.
  Check the "Purchasing" view for the relevant UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the purchasing document. Ensure that it includes the necessary condition types for quantity conversion.
  Use transaction code OBQ1 to review the pricing procedure configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to review the configuration settings and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the purchasing document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MEK1, MEK2 for condition records.
  MM03 for material master data.
  OBQ1 for pricing procedure configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on condition records and pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ME699 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.