How To Fix RSO_RES_CONVMSGS027 - Unit conversion type &1 already exists.

RSO_RES_CONVMSGS027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_CONVMSGS - Messages directly related to the conversion types

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Unit conversion type &1 already exists.

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RSO_RES_CONVMSGS027 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_CONVMSGS027 indicates that there is an issue with unit conversion types in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that a unit conversion type you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create a new unit conversion type with a key that is already in use. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to define a new conversion type with the same identifier as an existing one.
  There is a duplicate entry in the configuration for unit conversions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Conversion Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) and check the relevant tables for unit conversion types, such as TCU01 (Unit of Measure Conversion).
  Look for the conversion type you are trying to create and verify if it already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry:
  
  If you find that