How To Fix PAB042 - Conversion of unit of measure not possible

PAB042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAB - JIT calls

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Conversion of unit of measure not possible

What causes this issue?

When converting the quantities for the summarized JIT call from the base
unit of quantity to delivery unit, the required delivery unit could not
be found. Therefore it is not possible to convert quantities.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAB042 - Conversion of unit of measure not possible ?

  The SAP error message PAB042, which states "Conversion of unit of measure not possible," typically occurs when there is an issue with converting one unit of measure (UoM) to another in the context of materials management, inventory management, or production planning. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or when performing inventory transactions.
  Causes of PAB042 Error
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause is that the conversion factors between the units of measure are not defined in the system. For example, if you are trying to convert from kilograms to grams, the system needs to know how many grams are in a kilogram.
  
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be valid for the material or may not be set up correctly in the material master.
  
  
  Inactive Units of Measure: The unit of measure may be inactive or