How To Fix /SCMB/MDL_BASIC004 - Not possible to convert units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MDL_BASIC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Not possible to convert units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MDL_BASIC004 - Not possible to convert units ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MDL_BASIC004 Not possible to convert units typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with unit conversion in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a planning model, when processing data, or while executing transactions that involve unit conversions.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Unit of Measure (UoM): The units of measure for the materials involved may not be compatible or properly defined in the system.
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors for the units of measure in the material master or in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for unit conversion in the SCM system may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect unit definitions or values that cannot be converted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and