How To Fix TDL_INV_BAPI016 - Unit of measure conversion for product &1 was not successful

TDL_INV_BAPI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TDL_INV_BAPI - BAPI: Mass Load of Fixed Demands

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Unit of measure conversion for product &1 was not successful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TDL_INV_BAPI016 - Unit of measure conversion for product &1 was not successful ?

  The SAP error message TDL_INV_BAPI016 indicates that there was an issue with unit of measure (UoM) conversion for a specific product during a transaction. This error typically arises when the system is unable to convert the quantity of a product from one unit of measure to another, which is essential for inventory management, sales, and other logistics processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing UoM Conversion Data: The necessary conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the target unit of measure may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The units of measure may not be correctly configured in the material master or may not be compatible with each other.
  Inactive UoM: The unit of measure being used may be inactive or not allowed for the specific product.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect quantities or units being used in the transaction.
  Material Master Issues: The material master