How To Fix MK060 - Conversion error in material or characteristic

MK060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MK - Mass Handling in the Material Master

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Conversion error in material or characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK060 - Conversion error in material or characteristic ?

  The SAP error message MK060, which states "Conversion error in material or characteristic," typically occurs in the context of material management and can arise during various processes, such as when trying to create or update material master records, or when performing transactions that involve material characteristics.
  Causes of MK060 Error
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error often occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data being processed. For example, if a numeric field is expected but a character string is provided.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: If the material master data is incomplete or incorrectly formatted, it can lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  Characteristic Value Issues: If you are working with configurable materials, the characteristics assigned to the material may have invalid or incompatible values.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate material data, they may introduce errors in data conversion.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies in