How To Fix MQ414 - Only enter scalings as factors: 1, 10, 100, ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Only enter scalings as factors: 1, 10, 100, ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ414 - Only enter scalings as factors: 1, 10, 100, ... ?

  The SAP error message MQ414, which states "Only enter scalings as factors: 1, 10, 100, ...", typically occurs in the context of material master data or when dealing with units of measure in SAP. This error indicates that the scaling factor you are trying to enter is not valid according to the system's requirements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to enter a scaling factor that is not one of the accepted values. In SAP, scaling factors are used to convert between different units of measure, and they must be specified as whole numbers that are powers of ten (1, 10, 100, etc.). If you enter a value like 2, 3, or any other number that does not conform to this rule, the system will generate this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MQ414 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Scaling Factor: Ensure that the scaling factor you are trying to enter is