How To Fix QMEX010 - Material & could not be converted from unit & to unit &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QMEX - BW Extractors QM/PM/CS

• Message number: 010

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

What causes this issue?

There is no quantity conversion of unit &v2& into the base unit of
measure &V3& in material master &V1&.

System Response

During compression of the MCQALS communication structure, all
quantities must be converted into the material base unit of measure. In
this case, the quantity key figures were inconsistently updated from
the MCQALS communication structure into the quality info system or
Business Information Warehouse for material &v1&.

How to fix this error?

- Fill in the missing quantity conversion in material master &v1& .
- After filling in the missing quantity conversions for all materials,
carry out a reorganization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMEX010 - Material & could not be converted from unit & to unit & ?

  The SAP error message QMEX010 indicates that there is an issue with converting a material from one unit of measure to another. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes, where specific units of measure are required for materials being inspected or processed.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The units of measure for the material may not be properly defined in the material master. This includes the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure.
  Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the units of measure. SAP requires that conversion factors be defined for any units that are used interchangeably.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be complete or may have inconsistencies, particularly in the units of measure section.
  Transaction Context: The error may occur in specific transactions where unit conversion is required, such as during quality inspections or when processing goods movements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QMEX010 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure is correctly set and that any alternative units of measure are also defined.
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors:
  
  In the material master, check the "Units of Measure" tab to ensure that conversion factors between the base unit and alternative units are correctly defined.
  If necessary, add or correct the conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) are correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for units of measure and conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to unit conversion errors.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QMEX010 error in SAP.