How To Fix MM262 - The conversion type & does not exist

MM262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 262

• Message text: The conversion type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM262 - The conversion type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM262, which states "The conversion type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with unit of measure conversions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified conversion type for the units involved in a transaction or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Type: The specified conversion type does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be correctly defined or may not have a corresponding conversion type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or the unit of measure settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Conversion Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMN3 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Material Management > Basic Settings > Units of Measure > Define Conversion Factors).
  Verify if the conversion