How To Fix ME779 - Error in quantity conversion from stockkeeping unit to order unit

ME779 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Error in quantity conversion from stockkeeping unit to order unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME779 - Error in quantity conversion from stockkeeping unit to order unit ?

  The SAP error message ME779, which states "Error in quantity conversion from stockkeeping unit to order unit," typically occurs during the processing of purchase orders, goods movements, or inventory management when there is an issue with the conversion of quantities between different units of measure (UoM). This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to convert stockkeeping units (SKU) to order units (OU) and the system cannot perform the conversion due to configuration or data issues.
  Causes of ME779 Error
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The units of measure for the material may not be properly defined in the material master. This includes the base unit of measure, stockkeeping unit, and order unit.
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the stockkeeping unit and the order unit in the material master.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the material master may be inconsistent or incomplete, leading to