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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 missing data in the material master.
  
  
  Unit of Measure Group Issues: The UoM group assigned to the product may not include the necessary conversions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Conversion Factors:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) for the product in question.
  Check the "Units of Measure" view to ensure that the conversion factors between the UoMs are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Conversions:
  
  If the conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master. You can do this by using transaction code MM02 and navigating to the "Units of Measure" view.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the base UoM and alternative UoMs are correctly set up in the material master. The base UoM should be the primary unit used for inventory management.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Group:
  
  Verify that the UoM group assigned to the product includes the necessary conversions. You can check this in the configuration settings for UoM groups.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no other issues with the product master data that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on UoM configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on UoM conversion errors.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in UoM conversion, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the conversion process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCMB/DM_BOL705 error message in SAP.