How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD157 - GTIN &1 is used in material &2 with different conversions to base UoM

/STTPEC/MC_MD157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: GTIN &1 is used in material &2 with different conversions to base UoM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD157 - GTIN &1 is used in material &2 with different conversions to base UoM ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD157 GTIN &1 is used in material &2 with different conversions to base UoM indicates that there is a conflict in the way the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is associated with different materials in terms of their conversions to the base unit of measure (UoM). This typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP, particularly when dealing with products that have GTINs for tracking and identification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Materials with Same GTIN: The same GTIN is assigned to multiple materials, but these materials have different conversion factors to their base unit of measure. This inconsistency can lead to confusion in inventory management and reporting.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or inconsistent configuration in the material master data, where the same GTIN is used for different materials but with varying conversion rates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if