How To Fix /SCWM/TO_WHR053 - Warehouse request &1, item &2: Error in quantity conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TO_WHR -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Warehouse request &1, item &2: Error in quantity conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TO_WHR053 - Warehouse request &1, item &2: Error in quantity conversion ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TO_WHR053 indicates that there is an issue with quantity conversion in the context of a warehouse request (TO - Transfer Order) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the units of measure (UoM) or when the system is unable to convert quantities between different units of measure.
  Causes:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration: The UoM for the material may not be properly defined in the system. This includes the base UoM and any alternative UoMs.
  Conversion Factors: There may be missing or incorrect conversion factors between the UoMs defined for the material.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to issues in quantity conversion.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the warehouse request or the items involved.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, blocked, quality inspection) may