How To Fix O8869 - Shipment & not distributed. Error within uom conversion

O8869 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 869

• Message text: Shipment & not distributed. Error within uom conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8869 - Shipment & not distributed. Error within uom conversion ?

  The SAP error message O8869 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UOM) conversion during the shipment process. This error typically arises when the system is unable to convert the quantities of items in the shipment from one unit of measure to another, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes of Error O8869
  
  
  Incorrect UOM Configuration: The UOM settings for the materials involved in the shipment may not be correctly configured in the system. This includes the base UOM, alternative UOMs, and conversion factors.
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors between the UOMs are not defined in the material master, the system will not be able to perform the necessary conversions.
  
  
  Inconsistent UOM Usage: The shipment may be trying to use a UOM that is not compatible with the UOMs defined for the materials in the shipment.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the