How To Fix SE282 - Error converting quantity in work (from & into &)

SE282 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Error converting quantity in work (from & into &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE282 - Error converting quantity in work (from & into &) ?

  The SAP error message SE282, which states "Error converting quantity in work (from & into &)," typically occurs during the conversion of quantities between different units of measure in SAP. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when processing documents that involve quantity conversions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The error may occur if the unit of measure (UoM) is not properly defined in the system. This includes missing conversion factors or incorrect settings in the material master data.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: If the data being processed has inconsistent or invalid units of measure, the system may not be able to convert the quantities correctly.
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure are not defined in the material master, the system will not be able to perform the conversion.
  
  
  Decimal Places: If the decimal places for