How To Fix /SCMB/DM_BOL705 - Product &1: Unit of measure conversion from &2 to &3 failed

/SCMB/DM_BOL705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_BOL -

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Product &1: Unit of measure conversion from &2 to &3 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_BOL705 - Product &1: Unit of measure conversion from &2 to &3 failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_BOL705 indicates that there is a problem with unit of measure (UoM) conversion for a specific product. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to convert quantities from one unit of measure to another.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause of this error is that the conversion factors between the two units of measure (UoM) are not defined in the system. For example, if you are trying to convert from "pieces" to "boxes" and there is no defined conversion factor, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Incorrect UoM Settings: The UoM settings for the product may not be correctly configured. This can include issues with the base UoM or the alternative UoMs.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the product, such as incorrect UoM assignments or