How To Fix MG175 - Conversion factors for proportion unit & not been processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Conversion factors for proportion unit & not been processed

What causes this issue?

You wanted to change the conversion factors for the proportion unit
&V1& by data transfer or mass maintenance for material master records.
However, this is not possible because the conversion factors can be
changed in this way only by using the corresponding
<DS:GLOS.3526B542AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>ALE</> functions for
proportion units.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG175 - Conversion factors for proportion unit & not been processed ?

  The SAP error message MG175, which states "Conversion factors for proportion unit & not been processed," typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with units of measure and conversion factors in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The system cannot find the necessary conversion factors for the specified proportion unit of measure. This can happen if the unit of measure is not properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure may not be correctly configured in the material master or in the relevant settings for the material.
  
  
  Proportion Units: The error specifically relates to proportion units, which are used for materials that are measured in ratios (e.g., percentages). If the conversion factors for these units are not set up correctly, the error will occur.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the unit of measure section.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MG175 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) and verify that the conversion factors for the relevant proportion unit are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is set up as a proportion unit and that the conversion factors are specified.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the affected material.
  Check the "Units of Measure" tab to ensure that the proportion unit is correctly defined and that the conversion factors are present.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the unit of measure settings. Make sure to include the necessary conversion factors for the proportion unit.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check if any custom logic is affecting the processing of proportion units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring units of measure and conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CUNI - Unit of Measure Conversion
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to material management and unit of measure configuration for a deeper understanding.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MG175 error in SAP.