How To Fix SE558 - No conversion possible with factors & and &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 558

• Message text: No conversion possible with factors & and &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE558 - No conversion possible with factors & and & ?

  The SAP error message SE558 "No conversion possible with factors & and &" typically occurs when there is an issue with unit conversion in the system. This error is often related to the conversion of quantities between different units of measure, where the system is unable to find a valid conversion factor.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause is that the conversion factors between the two units of measure are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The units being used may not be compatible or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the units of measure in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or usage of non-standard units can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) in SAP.
  Verify that the conversion factors between the units in question are defined correctly.
  If they are missing, you will need to create the necessary conversion entries.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant materials to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and check the units of measure.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data being entered is correct and that the units of measure are valid and recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on unit conversions and related configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, units of measure are used to define how quantities are expressed (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters).
  Conversion Factors: These are the numerical values that define how one unit of measure can be converted into another.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CUNI for unit of measure settings and MM03 for material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SE558 error in SAP.