How To Fix SE556 - No factors for conversion from & to & can be determined

SE556 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 556

• Message text: No factors for conversion from & to & can be determined

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE556 - No factors for conversion from & to & can be determined ?

  The SAP error message SE556 "No factors for conversion from & to & can be determined" typically occurs when there is an issue with unit conversion in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a conversion factor between the specified units of measure (UoM) for a particular operation, such as during the processing of materials, production orders, or inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause is that the conversion factors between the two units of measure have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The units of measure specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the units of measure in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to materials or products that