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 not allow for the requested operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the UoM settings for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base UoM and any alternative UoMs are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors:
  
  Verify that the conversion factors between the UoMs are correctly maintained in the material master.
  You can check this in the "Units of Measure" tab of the material master.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant fields in the material master are correctly filled out, including the UoM and any related settings.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Request Data:
  
  Review the warehouse request and ensure that the quantities and UoMs specified are correct and consistent with the material master.
  
  
  
  Inspect Stock Types:
  
  Check the stock type of the material to ensure that it allows for the requested operation. If the stock is blocked or in quality inspection, it may not be available for transfer.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for detailed logs related to the error.
  You may also need to involve your technical team to debug the issue further if it is not resolved through configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP EWM documentation for best practices on UoM management and transfer order processing.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SCWM/TO_WHR053 error in your SAP EWM system.