How To Fix MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS058 - Division by zero error occured during unit conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Material/Vendor Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Division by zero error occured during unit conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS058 - Division by zero error occured during unit conversion ?

  The SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS058 indicates that a division by zero error occurred during a unit conversion process. This typically happens when the system attempts to convert a quantity from one unit of measure to another, but the conversion factor is zero, leading to a division by zero scenario.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Conversion Factors: The unit of measure conversion factors may not be defined correctly in the system, or they may be missing entirely.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries in the material master or related documents that lead to a zero value being used in the conversion.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system may not be set up properly, leading to issues during conversions.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements that handle unit conversions, they may contain logic that leads to division by zero.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) and verify that the conversion factors for the relevant units are correctly defined.
  Ensure that there are no missing entries for the units involved in the conversion.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master records (transaction code MM03) for the materials involved in the conversion. Ensure that the units of measure and their corresponding conversion factors are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed does not contain any zero values that could lead to a division by zero. This includes checking the quantities being converted.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that perform unit conversions, review the code to ensure that it handles cases where the conversion factor might be zero.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that unit conversions are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on unit of measure management and conversion.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the division by zero error and implement a solution to resolve it.