How To Fix /SCMB/SE_MDM023 - Quantity conversion from &1 to &2 failed for material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/SE_MDM -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Quantity conversion from &1 to &2 failed for material &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/SE_MDM023 - Quantity conversion from &1 to &2 failed for material &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/SE_MDM023 indicates that there is a problem with quantity conversion for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system attempts to convert quantities from one unit of measure (UoM) to another, but fails to do so due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the two units of measure may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The units of measure used may not be compatible or correctly set up in the material master.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in the area of units of measure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the handling of units of measure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the conversion from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question and verify that the units of measure are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the material master under the "Units of Measure" view.
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and add the necessary conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration settings for SCM.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the quantity conversion now works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.