How To Fix ME726 - An error has occurred during unit of measure conversion

ME726 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 726

• Message text: An error has occurred during unit of measure conversion

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred in item &V2& of purchasing document &V1& during
conversion of &V3& into the order unit &V4&.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ME726 - Details

• The SAP error message ME726, which states "An error has occurred during unit of measure conversion," typically occurs when there is an issue with converting units of measure in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of ME726 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Unit of Measure (UoM) Settings:
  
  The unit of measure for the material may not be defined correctly in the material master.
  The conversion factors between different units of measure may be missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent UoM in Documents:
  
  The unit of measure used in the purchase order or requisition may not match the unit of measure defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues:
  
  The material master may not have been set up correctly, leading to issues with UoM conversions.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues:
  
  There may be configuration issues in the system related to units