How To Fix SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES014 - Consumer problem: Multiple conversion factor data for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES - EPM: Messages for BOR objects, e.g. Product ( SEPM0002 )

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Consumer problem: Multiple conversion factor data for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES014 - Consumer problem: Multiple conversion factor data for &1 ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES014, which indicates a "Consumer problem: Multiple conversion factor data for &1," typically arises in the context of SAP's Business Object Repository (BOR) or when dealing with conversion factors in the SAP system. This error suggests that there are multiple entries for conversion factors for a specific object or material, which can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The primary cause of this error is the existence of multiple conversion factor entries for the same object (e.g., material, product) in the system. This can happen due to data inconsistencies or errors during data entry.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or related tables can lead to multiple conversion factors being defined for the same unit of measure.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate conversion factors being created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., MARM for unit of measure conversion) for duplicate entries for the specific object indicated by &1 in the error message.
  Identify and remove or consolidate duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction MM03) and check the conversion factors for the material in question. Ensure that there is only one valid conversion factor for each unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the issue is related to configuration, review the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OME1 for unit of measure settings) to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks or use SAP tools to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16, SE11, MM03, OME1
  Tables to Check: MARM (Unit of Measure), MARA (General Material Data), and other related material master tables.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.