How To Fix RSB4HANA053 - Quantity Conversion Type &1 (&2) not found - cannot check compatibility

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB4HANA - B4HANA

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Quantity Conversion Type &1 (&2) not found - cannot check compatibility

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSB4HANA053 - Quantity Conversion Type &1 (&2) not found - cannot check compatibility ?

  The SAP error message RSB4HANA053 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity conversion type specified in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a specific quantity conversion type that is required for processing data, which can lead to compatibility issues.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity Conversion Type: The specified quantity conversion type (&1) is not defined in the system or is not active.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the quantity conversion type may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Model Issues: The data model or InfoObject that is trying to use the quantity conversion type may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary configuration might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quantity Conversion Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration area) to check if the quantity conversion type exists.
  Ensure that the conversion type is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Quantity Conversion Type:
  
  If the conversion type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the relevant configuration area for quantity conversion types.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the InfoObjects and data models that are using the quantity conversion type. Ensure that they are correctly set up to reference the conversion type.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure quantity conversion types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for configuration and RSA1 for data modeling in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message RSB4HANA053.