How To Fix ME897 - Conversion factor could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Conversion factor could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The conversion factor between the order unit and the base unit of
measure is not maintained.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSTEMVERWALTUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE NA_SAP_HOTLINE OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Note for SAP
The conversion factor could not be determined in subroutine &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME897 - Conversion factor could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message ME897 ("Conversion factor could not be determined") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid conversion factor for the units of measure (UoM) specified for a material.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Unit of Measure (UoM) Conversion: The most common cause is that the necessary conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the purchasing unit of measure are not defined in the material master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have been set up correctly, or the relevant UoM settings may be missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Inactive or Incorrectly Configured UoM: The unit of measure being used may be inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the material master that have not been properly updated in related documents.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views.
  Ensure that the UoM conversion factors are correctly defined. You can do this in the "Units of Measure" section.
  
  
  
  Define UoM Conversions:
  
  If the conversion factors are missing, you can define them by going to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) and setting up the necessary conversions.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the UoM you are trying to use is active and correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OME1).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the material master, ensure that all related documents (like purchase orders) are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  OME1: Define Units of Measure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to ME897, as there may be updates or patches that address this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME897 error in SAP.