How To Fix /SCWM/MD017 - Unit of measure &1 in &2 is not convertible

/SCWM/MD017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 in &2 is not convertible

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/SCWM/MD017 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/MD017 Unit of measure &1 in &2 is not convertible typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with unit of measure (UoM) conversions. This error indicates that the system is unable to convert the specified unit of measure (UoM) for a particular material or product.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause of this error is that the conversion factors between the two units of measure are not defined in the system. For example, if you are trying to convert from "liters" to "milliliters" and the conversion factor is not set up, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Incorrect UoM Settings: The UoM settings for the material may not be correctly configured in the material master. This can include incorrect base UoM or missing alternative UoMs.
  
  
  Inconsistent UoM Usage: The error can also occur if there is an inconsistency in