How To Fix /SAPMP/MM006 - Conversion factor is not filled for material &1, batch &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/MM -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Conversion factor is not filled for material &1, batch &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/MM006 - Conversion factor is not filled for material &1, batch &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/MM006 Conversion factor is not filled for material &1, batch &2 typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with batch management and unit of measure conversions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a conversion factor for the specified material and batch, which is necessary for processing transactions involving different units of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factor: The primary cause of this error is that the conversion factor for the specified material and batch has not been maintained in the system.
  Batch Management: If the material is managed in batches, each batch may require specific conversion factors that need to be defined.
  Unit of Measure Settings: The unit of measure settings for the material may not be properly configured, leading to the absence of a conversion factor.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, particularly in the Basic Data or Purchasing views.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specified material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Basic Data and Purchasing views to ensure that the unit of measure and conversion factors are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factor is missing, you can maintain it by using transaction code MM02 to edit the material master.
  Navigate to the relevant view (e.g., Basic Data 1 or Purchasing) and enter the appropriate conversion factors for the different units of measure.
  
  
  
  Batch Management Settings:
  
  If the material is batch-managed, ensure that the batch-specific data is correctly maintained.
  You can check batch information using transaction code MSC3N to view batch details and ensure that the conversion factors are set.
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure settings are correctly configured in the system. This can be done through transaction code OMN1 to check the unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct conversion factors or settings, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  OMN1: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  Batch Management: Ensure that batch management is properly configured for the material in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message regarding the missing conversion factor for the specified material and batch.