How To Fix OIUQCI005 - QCI: Conversion of quantities is not supported for different dimensions

OIUQCI005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUQCI - E&P Quantity Conversion Interface

• Message number: 005

• Message text: QCI: Conversion of quantities is not supported for different dimensions

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

OIUQCI005 - Details

• The SAP error message OIUQCI005, which states "QCI: Conversion of quantities is not supported for different dimensions," typically occurs in the context of Quantity Conversion in SAP, particularly when dealing with different units of measure that are not compatible due to differing dimensions.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to convert quantities between units that do not share the same dimensional basis. For example, trying to convert a volume measurement (like liters) to a weight measurement (like kilograms) without a defined conversion factor that accounts for the density of the substance involved will trigger this error. The system does not support conversions between fundamentally different types of measurements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Units of Measure: Ensure that the units you are trying to convert are compatible. For instance, if you are converting between weight and volume, ensure that you have the necessary conversion factors based on