How To Fix TD240 - Conversion of &1 &2 into the measurement unit "&3" not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Conversion of &1 &2 into the measurement unit "&3" not possible

What causes this issue?

You cannot convert &V1& &V2& into the unit of measure "&V3&" for
various reasons (perhaps the target field is too small).

System Response

The value just processed will not be converted into the unit of measure
"&V3&"; the previous value and previous unit of measure "&V2&" will be
retained.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD240 - Conversion of &1 &2 into the measurement unit "&3" not possible ?

  The SAP error message TD240 indicates that there is an issue with converting a quantity from one measurement unit to another. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is trying to convert a value (represented by &1 and &2) into a specified measurement unit (represented by &3), but the conversion is not possible due to various reasons.
  Causes of TD240 Error
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the source and target measurement units may not be defined in the system. If SAP does not have the necessary conversion information, it cannot perform the conversion.
  
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be valid or recognized by the system. This can happen if there are typos or if the unit is not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Incompatible Units: The units being converted may not be compatible. For example, trying to convert a volume measurement to a weight measurement without a defined relationship.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the unit of measure settings in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  
  Solutions to TD240 Error
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) to check if the units involved in the conversion are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the units are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factors are missing, you can define them in the same transaction (CUNI). Make sure to create the necessary relationships between the units.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Check the values being passed for conversion. Ensure that they are valid and that the units are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have access to the customizing settings, review the relevant settings in the SAP system to ensure that everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on unit conversions and any known issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Maintenance
  CUN1: Create Unit of Measure
  CUN2: Change Unit of Measure
  CUN3: Display Unit of Measure
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T006: Units of Measure
  T006A: Units of Measure (Language-dependent texts)
  T006B: Conversion factors for units of measure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to unit conversions or the TD240 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TD240 error in your SAP system.