How To Fix MFLOW004 - Error when converting unit of measure &1 into &2 for mat. &3, error: &4

MFLOW004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MFLOW - Messages for Message Destination PI_MFLOW (PP-PI)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error when converting unit of measure &1 into &2 for mat. &3, error: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MFLOW004 - Error when converting unit of measure &1 into &2 for mat. &3, error: &4 ?

  The SAP error message MFLOW004 typically occurs when there is an issue with converting a unit of measure (UoM) for a material in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when processing transactions that involve different units of measure.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MFLOW004 indicates that there is a problem with the conversion of the specified unit of measure (&1) into the target unit of measure (&2) for the material (&3). The specific error detail (&4) usually provides additional context about the nature of the conversion issue. Common causes include:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the two units of measure may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The units of measure may not be correctly configured in the material master data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as incorrect settings in the