How To Fix QG747 - Material & could not be converted from unit & to unit &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG - QM: Evaluation of inspection results

• Message number: 747

• Message text: Material & could not be converted from unit & to unit &

What causes this issue?

There is no quantity conversion from unit <(>&<)>v2& to the base unit
of measure <(>&<)>v3& in the material master <(>&<)>v1&.

System Response

When the communication structure MCQALS is summarized, all existing
quanities must be converted to the base unit of measure for the
material. In this case, inconsistencies arise when the quantity key
figures for material <(>&<)>v1& from the communication structure
MCQALS, are updated in the quality information system or the Business
Information Warehouse.

How to fix this error?

Add the missing quantity conversion in the material master <(>&<)>v1&.
When you have added the missing quantity conversion for all materials,
perform a reconstruction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QG747 - Material & could not be converted from unit & to unit & ?

  The SAP error message QG747 indicates that there is an issue with converting a material's unit of measure (UoM) in the system. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch or an absence of conversion factors between the units involved. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common reason for this error is that the conversion factors between the two units of measure are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be valid for the material in question.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the material master data, particularly in the unit of measure settings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for units of measure in the system may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master.
  Use transaction code MM02 to edit the material master and navigate to the "Units of Measure" view.
  Add the necessary conversion factors between the units.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that conversion factors are set up.
  
  
  
  Test the Conversion:
  
  After making changes, test the conversion again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative units) and how they interact.
  Material Types: Different material types may have specific requirements for units of measure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the QG747 error message in SAP.